Gulf Oil Celebrates 100 Years by Raising More Than $100,000 for Breast Cancer Research

Inaugural Golf Tournament at Gulf’s 2014 brand meeting and trade show benefits the American Cancer Society.

May 21, 2014

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – The Gulf Oil Giving Foundation’s inaugural Swing for Hope Golf Charitable Tournament raised more than $100,000 for breast cancer research and awareness. Held on May 19 as part of Gulf Oil’s 2014 Brand Meeting and Trade Show, the participation of Gulf dealers and partners from across the nation helped the event to succeed.

The Gulf Oil Giving Foundation organized and hosted the tournament in national partnership with the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. In return for their generosity, golfers enjoyed a full day of activities at the elite TPC Summerlin championship golf course in Las Vegas. Foursomes from all corners of the U.S. not only played on the same course where Tiger Woods earned his first professional victory, they were provided with memorable and fun experiences at every hole, and celebrated their part in fighting breast cancer during a cocktail reception and awards ceremony. All proceeds will directly benefit the Making Strides cause by funding research, and those affected by breast cancer.

“On behalf of the American Cancer Society, I would like to extend thanks to Gulf and everyone involved for the incredible success of the first ‘Swing for Hope’ tournament,” said Mary Davis, senior director of distinguished giving for the American Cancer Society, in a press release. “We are extremely grateful to the Gulf Oil Giving Foundation for all of the help and support we receive throughout the year, and this donation will truly help us in our breast cancer research and awareness efforts.”

“As part of celebrating Gulf’s rich heritage and 100 years of service this week during our 2014 Brand Meeting and Trade Show, we wanted to make a real difference for the millions of customers we have across the country,” said Rick Dery, senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer for Gulf. “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.”

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