FRAMINGHAM, MA – Gulf Oil LP announced earlier this week that as part of its 2014 Brand Meeting and Trade Show, Gulf dealers and partners from across the nation will raise much-needed funding for breast cancer research and awareness. In addition, the Gulf Brand Meeting and Tradeshow, being held in Las Vegas from May 19 to 22, will celebrate Gulf’s 100 years of service and include a wide array of business networking and social events for attendees.
Gulf opened its first drive-in service station more than a century ago, in December 1913. As part of its commitment to service, the Gulf Oil Giving Foundation, which actively supports the American Cancer Society’s fight to end breast cancer, will hold events that are open to the public during its bi-annual gathering of dealers and partners.
“We are looking forward to our 2014 Brand Meeting and Trade Show with great anticipation. Not only will we be celebrating our rich heritage and 100 years of service with hundreds of dealers and partners representing thousands of our branded locations, we’ll also be making a difference,” said Rick Dery, senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer for Gulf. “More than one million customers pass through a facility supplied or branded by Gulf every day. Our work in support of the fight to end breast cancer is an important way we can all give back to them, and help make their lives and their families’ lives better.”
The Swing for Hope Invitational: The Gulf Oil Giving Foundation, in national partnership with The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, is hosting a charitable golf tournament on Monday, May 19th at the elite TPC Summerlin championship golf course in Las Vegas. Golfers will enjoy a full day of activities, including a cocktail reception, awards ceremony, silent auction and more. All proceeds will benefit the cause by funding research, and those affected by breast cancer.
Catwalk for a Cause Fashion Show: As part of the 100 Years Gala Celebration and Dinner on Wednesday, May 21st the Gulf Oil Giving Foundation will present a charitable fashion show featuring top new styles and trends – all with a twist of pink to benefit breast cancer research and awareness. The Gala Celebration begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, a fun program recognizing key industry milestones, and the fashion show.
The Gulf Oil Giving Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization, which supports Breast Cancer research and awareness programs.