Driving Awareness: Road Scholar’s Trucks Shine a Light on Lung Cancer, Epilepsy, and Pancreatic Cancer This November

Every November, Road Scholar Transport proudly rolls out its fleet of awareness trucks—each one dedicated to a cause that deserves recognition, research, and hope.  This month, the focus is on Lung Cancer, Epilepsy, and Pancreatic Cancer—three conditions that impact millions of lives every year.  These 53-foot moving billboards serve as powerful reminders that awareness saves lives.

Lung Cancer: Spreading Hope Mile by Mile

Lung cancer remains the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS, 2025).

  • New cases (2025): Approximately 226,650 (110,680 men and 115,970 women)
  • Deaths (2025): Around 124,730 (64,190 men and 60,540 women)
  • Lifetime risk: About 1 in 16 men and 1 in 17 women will develop lung cancer.

While the numbers are significant, early detection and reduced smoking rates are helping drive a decline in both incidence and mortality over the past decade.

The inspiration for Road Scholar’s Lung Cancer Alliance truck began when longtime supporter Linda Sacco met Road Scholar President Jim Barrett at an antique car show.  Linda’s husband, a former company driver, helped bridge the idea that would turn into a rolling tribute to survivors and advocates alike.

The trailer proudly features three advocates from Scranton: Karen, a two-time lung cancer survivor, her husband Jim, and her sister Linda.  Together, they symbolize hope, strength, and the power of awareness on the road.

Learn more about lung cancer and early detection at cancer.org.

Epilepsy: Lighting the Way Toward Seizure-Free Lives

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder marked by repeated, unprovoked seizures.  It affects millions of Americans—often quietly, and sometimes without understanding from others.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2025):

  • Roughly 3.4 million Americans live with active epilepsy (about 3 million adults and 470,000 children).
  • Around 1 in 26 people in the U.S. will develop epilepsy during their lifetime.
  • Each year, an estimated 3,000 people die from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).

Road Scholar’s Clayton’s Hope truck was created in memory of Clayton, a young boy whose life inspired a mission: to fund research and promote awareness “Because Everyone Deserves to Live Seizure Free.”

Displaying the organization’s signature logo—a bright sun surrounded by handprints—the truck brings attention and empathy wherever it travels, reminding communities that epilepsy is more common than many realize and that continued research brings us closer to a cure.

Learn more at epilepsy.com.

Pancreatic Cancer: Driving Toward a Cure

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, often detected too late for effective treatment.  According to ACS (2025):

  • New cases: Around 67,440 (34,950 men and 32,490 women)
  • Deaths: Approximately 51,980 (27,050 men and 24,930 women)
  • Lifetime risk: About 1 in 64 Americans will develop pancreatic cancer.
    Despite advances in medicine, the five-year survival rate remains at 13%, showing the urgent need for early detection and continued research.

Road Scholar’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness truck, painted in vibrant purple and decorated with stars and the cancer’s signature ribbon, carries this message of urgency and hope across the country.  Each mile traveled represents one step closer to better treatments and brighter outcomes.

Learn more about pancreatic cancer at pancan.org.

Rolling With Purpose

Road Scholar Transport’s awareness trucks aren’t just vehicles—they’re moving messages of compassion and community.  Every load carried is also a load of hope for families fighting these diseases.

As these trucks crisscross America’s highways this November, they remind us that awareness fuels research, early detection saves lives, and together, we can drive change—one mile at a time.

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