HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell
(NYSE: LYB), one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining
companies in the world, was the presenting sponsor of The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center's second annual Boot Walk to End Cancer® which raised a
total of $925,000. More than 5,000
participants wore their favorite pair of boots for a 1.2-mile walk
in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. One hundred percent of
funds raised from the event will go directly to support cancer
research, diagnosis and care.
"Every family has seen a loved one or a friend battle cancer and
we are proud to help support MD Anderson's mission to eliminate this disease,"
said Bob Patel, CEO of
LyondellBasell. "By supporting and participating in the Boot Walk,
our employees are demonstrating our belief that finding a cure is
possible through the power of many."
The event took place at the MD Anderson medical campus in Houston and the route accommodated a diverse
group of walkers who wore their favorite pair of boots. Cowboy
boots, rain boots, combat boots and many more were seen at the
event. Approximately 200 LyondellBasell employees, family members
and friends participated in the event, donning their blue Nomex®
coveralls and volunteer shirts. Following the walk, a day of
activities including entertainment, music and food allowed
participants to celebrate their hard work and fundraising
efforts.
"It was an honor for LyondellBasell to be a part of this
important event and we were especially proud to walk alongside
those participants who have survived cancer," said Jeff Bonorden, global director of Health and
Medical at LyondellBasell.
"We are thrilled so many people from across the community
supported MD Anderson's Boot
Walk," said Marshall E. Hicks, M.D.,
president ad interim of MD Anderson. "We are grateful to our presenting
sponsor, LyondellBasell, and its more than 200 employees who joined
us this year to give cancer the boot. Their commitment of time and
resources is what helps make these type of events such a success in
our efforts of making cancer history."
In addition to the Boot Walk, LyondellBasell launched a
company-wide "Join the Fight" campaign designed to raise awareness
about cancer. The campaign targeted the company's 13,000 global
employees, their family members and contractors and provided
information about various types of cancer. During the October "Pink
Out" employees at the company's 55 manufacturing sites dressed in
pink to honor and support those facing breast cancer. Each of the
company's sites will distribute false mustaches in November for the
"Movember" campaign which encourages employees to show solidarity
with men who suffer from prostate and testicular cancer.
LyondellBasell's global philanthropic efforts are focused in the
areas of education, health and environment. Over the last three
years, the company has supported more than 990 charities around the
world, while more than 9,200 employees have donated approximately
40,000 volunteer hours to local community service projects. In
2016, the company's United Way campaign raised approximately
$1.7 million for the United Way of
Greater Houston and the company
remains an active supporter of many other local organizations,
including Junior Achievement of Southeast
Texas, the Houston Food Bank and Theatre Under the Stars.
Earlier this year LyondellBasell enhanced youth ball fields in
La Porte, Texas, as part of the
company's participation in the Astros Foundation Community Leaders
program. The company also supported the Harris County Sheriff's Industrial Unit
Deputies, the Houston Police
Department and the Houston Fire
Department through grants that enabled the purchase of needed
safety equipment and specialized training.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one
of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the
world. Driven by its 13,000 employees around the globe,
LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to
advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety
through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity
of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, and
improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the
cars and trucks on the road. LyondellBasell sells products into
approximately 100 countries and is the world's largest licensor of
polyolefin and polypropylene technologies. With approximately 4,500
employees in the Houston area,
LyondellBasell is one of the largest employers in the region. More
information about LyondellBasell can be found at
www.lyondellbasell.com.
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