The CITGO – MDA partnership shares
record-breaking year
LEMONT,
Ill., Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Lemont
Refinery held its 28th annual Driving for a Cure Golf
Outing with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) at Cog Hill
Golf and Country Club on August 27,
2024. This year's outing was a record-breaking year, with
$904,075 raised to support MDA's
mission of empowering the people they serve to live longer, more
independent lives.
The Driving for a Cure Golf Outing had the support of 130
companies in attendance with a total of 416 golfers out on all four
courses at Cog Hill. Since its inception, the annual Driving for a
Cure Golf Outing alone has raised more than $9.2 million for MDA. "We're extremely grateful
for the support and generosity of CITGO employees, marketers,
retailers, vendors and contractors. The passion that people have
for our MDA partnership is truly inspiring," said Jim Cristman, Vice President and General Manager
at CITGO Lemont Refinery.
Funds raised through CITGO – MDA partnership events contribute
to the funding of critical research, facilitate innovative clinical
trials, and gather the necessary resources to accelerate the
development of revolutionary treatments for Muscular Dystrophy. "We
are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support that CITGO,
along with its dedicated employees, vendors, marketers, and
retailers, has provided to the Muscular Dystrophy Association over
nearly four decades," said Tracy
Denton, Senior Vice President of Development Partnerships,
MDA. "CITGO has truly set the benchmark in fortifying our community
by driving forward our mission to empower families living with
neuromuscular diseases."
CITGO – MDA events have a proven, successful track record year
after year, and the partnership is continuing in its efforts.
Considering this year's CITGO – MDA Shamrock Bowl and Driving for a
Cure events combined, more than $1
million has been raised. All funds raised will continue to
be used to accelerate research, advance care and advocate for the
neuromuscular community.
About CITGO
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining
industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns
and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles,
La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and
wholly and/or jointly owns 42 active terminals, eight pipelines and
three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately
3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately
807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth-largest and
is one of the most complex independent refiners
in the United States. CITGO transports and markets
transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other
industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,000
locally owned and independently operated branded retail outlets,
all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum
Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.
About Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular
Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health
organization in the United States
for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and more than 300
related neuromuscular diseases. For nearly 75 years, MDA has led
the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating
for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the
people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn
more visit mda.org and follow MDA
on Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn,
and YouTube.
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