CITGO Lake Charles Refinery

Our CITGO Lake Charles Refinery team has wrapped up another fantastic fundraising event for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), raising more than $578,000 to accelerate research, advance care and empower families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to live longer, more independent lives. “The CITGO MDA Golf Classic is once again the largest single-day fundraiser for MDA in the state of Louisiana,” said Sterling Neblett, Vice President and General Manager of the Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex. “We are so appreciative of our generous vendors as we enjoyed the comradery and opportunity to strengthen those connections while supporting a wonderful cause.” "We extend our deepest gratitude for the unwavering support shown by CITGO, its dedicated employees, valued vendors, marketers, and retailers, throughout our partnership spanning 39 years," remarked Tracy Shield Denton, Senior Vice President, Development Partnerships, MDA. "CITGO continues to exemplify excellence in community empowerment, supporting our mission with their steadfast commitment." A huge thank you to our generous vendors, partners, and everyone who participated. Together, we are making a difference and bringing hope to countless lives. #MDA #CommunitySupport #Louisiana

Congratulations to our 2024 CITGO Innovation Scholarship recipients! In total, 25 high school students and nine CITGO interns from our operating areas received scholarships to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The Innovation Scholarships are a key component of the CITGO STEM Talent Pipeline. Since the program’s inception in 2016, CITGO has granted more than $6 million to schools, universities, and non-profit organizations, and has established 13 CITGO Innovation Academies in our operational areas. Scholarship Recipients: 📍 Illinois: Andrew Davey, Karolina Bugara, Owen TerMaat, Alana Nisperos, Luke Zolecki-Freemantle, Lydia Pelen, Avaree Taylor, Anthony Reyna, Mitchell Rutishauser, Evan O'Suilleabhain, Lily Akman, Emily Nowicki 📍 Louisiana: Wyatt Dishong, Jylian Mcfarlain, Ryli Olivier, Kamden Perkins, Brennan Ash, Sean Nash 📍 Texas: Jimmy Rodriguez, Aisha Fatusi, Matthew Ward, Taylor Caesar, Jiselle Delgado, Noah Martinez, Kelvin Sanchez, Jhaydah Pinder, Kehinde Ajiboye, Christian Laurel, Ariana Rodriguez, Danelis Rodriguez Urbina, Noah Villegas, Lathaniel Johnson, Isac Lopez Uribe, Kasey Young CITGO Lake Charles Refinery | CITGO Lemont Refinery | CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery | #STEM #Scholarships #Innovation

Thank you to the CITGO Lake Charles Refinery and all sponsors and attendees for joining us at the 39th Annual MDA Golf Classic last week! This record-breaking event raised more than $518,000 for MDA’s mission. These funds go towards empowering people living with neuromuscular diseases across the country through cutting edge research, access to top-tier expert medical care, comprehensive resources and education, and advocacy for access, inclusion, and independence. Muscular Dystrophy Association is grateful for your partnership! Thank you Sterling Neblett, Missy Amidon, Jessica Saxby, Kelsey Talbot, Skylar Canik for your continued support! 💙 💛

In honor of the CITGO Caring For Our Coast Program reaching 10 years, CITGO Lake Charles Refinery partnered with local organizations to clean up litter and debris at the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge and remove invasive trees at Sam Houston Jones State Park. This year, $1 million will be allocated to partners across the operational footprint, including Southwest Louisiana. ✅ 10 years 🌏 $7 million invested in coastal and inland habitats 💪 200,000+ volunteer hours 🌱 nearly 1 million trees and grasses planted 🗑️ 520,000 pounds of trash collected 🏞️ 12,000 acres restored #CaringForOurCoast #CITGO #Louisiana CITGO CITGO Lake Charles Refinery