Posts Tagged ‘Parkinson’s Disease’

Road Scholar Transport Launches New Facebook Page!

Friday, October 5th, 2012

facebook page

We want fans, not followers.  That’s why Road Scholar has created a new Facebook page that combines fun with the ease of shipping.  Check out all of the new things you can do at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Road-Scholar-Transport/141609205912305!

Get a freight quote

You can now request a truckload or LTL rate directly through our Facebook page.

Scholar dollars

Introducing Road Scholar’s new customer rewards program that awards YOU the customer, simply for submitting rates online…no purchase necessary!  Learn more and sign up.  Now that’s rewarding.

Photos

You can view all of your favorite awareness trucks by visiting our photo album.  New photos are always being added so check in daily to see what new truck has recently hit the road!

Work for us

Road Scholar is always looking for experienced drivers to join our qualified fleet, offering a $1500 sign on bonus, excellent pay and equipment, and much more.  To apply for a driver position, check out the “work for us” section today.

Connect with us

Join us not only on Facebook, but across all of our social media platforms…Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Blogging, and Youtube.

Security measures

Learn about all of the ways Road Scholar is keeping your freight safe and secure during transport.

Services

Did you know that Road Scholar offers Autohauling, Van and Reefer Service, as well as hauls both LTL and TL freight?  Learn more under our “services” section.

Awareness program

It started with one pink truck in support of breast cancer and grew into a fleet spreading awareness for organizations including The Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease, Marley’s Mission, and more.  View all of our awareness trucks and look for upcoming ones.

Youtube

Road Scholar has created videos to help stop bullying, memorialize the victims of 9/11, spread breast cancer messages of hope, and more.  View them all here.

Games

You know what they say about all work and no play.  So take a break and check out our games section where you can play our Awareness Matching Game or enter our NFL, NASCAR, PGA, and March Madness pools for a shot to win prizes!

Surveys

Your input is important to us.  That’s why we conduct monthly surveys with one random recipient winning a $25 gift card of their choice each month.

Contact

Drop us a line.  We always want to hear from you!

So what are you waiting for?  Head on over to our fan page today!

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Road Scholar Transport Debuts its New “Stand Up for Parkinson’s Disease” Awareness Trailer

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Parkinson’s Disease has become the next charity to join Road Scholar Transport’s 10 Million Miles to a Cure Awareness Campaign.

Road Scholar Transport was approached earlier this year by Attorney Joseph Coviello.  Not only is Joseph a lawyer from Clarks Summit, but the President of the NEPA Parkinson’s Foundation, for which he too has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.

Joe was familiar with Road Scholar’s awareness campaign and inquired about adding another truck to the initiative dedicated to spreading awareness for Parkinson’s Disease.

Working with the NEPA Parkinson’s Foundation, Allied Rehab (where Joseph receives his therapy), and John Heinz, Road Scholar quickly got to work developing a new trailer.

After several months of development, Road Scholar was proud to roll out its new truck last month.

Labeled “Stand Up and Fight Parkinson’s” due to the trouble many patients with the disorder have with walking, the white trailer features the silhouettes of a man and a woman fighting their condition.

Parkinson's Disease

The Stand Up and Fight Parkinson’s trailer will be featured at its first event on August 17th at Allied Rehab where it will undergo a photo shoot with the center’s physical therapists.

Here are some facts about Parkinson’s Disease provided by http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001762/:

What is it? Parkinson’s Disease is a brain disorder often occurring in men and women over the age of 50, resulting in “shaking and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.”

What causes it? It is caused when nerve cells producing dopamine are destroyed, losing muscle function in the brain.

Symptoms: Include (but are not limited to):

-A decrease or stop of automatic movements

-Muscle aches, pains, or stiffness

-Shaking

-Slow/quiet speech

-Movement difficulty

-Lack of facial expression

-Hallucinations

Diagnosis: Parkinson’s Disease is generally diagnosed by a physical examination and analysis of symptoms.

Treatment: There is currently no cure, however, medication, physical therapy, exercise, and good eating habits can help reduce/prevent symptoms.

Help show your support towards a cure by keeping Road Scholar’s Parkinson’s Disease awareness truck moving by going to www.roadscholar.com and filling its trailer with your LTL and Truckload freight!

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