Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament Sets New Fundraising Record of Nearly $2.4 Million

Approximately $11 million Donated to Charities Since Tournament’s Inception

The 21st annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament raised a record of nearly $2.4 million, making it one of the largest non-PGA golf tournament fundraisers in Houston. Holding a check signifying the donation that will benefit 36 nonprofit organizations across the U.S. are (left to right) Jeff Miller, Halliburton president, and Dave Lesar, Halliburton chairman and CEO. (Photo: Business Wire)

HOUSTON--()--The 21st annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament raised a record of nearly $2.4 million for 36 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., making it one of the largest non-PGA golf tournament fundraisers in Houston. The tournament, held Oct. 14 and today, surpassed last year’s record of $2 million, and has donated almost $11 million to charities over its 21-year history.

More than 500 golfers participated in the popular two-day tournament, supported by about 200 sponsors and more than 100 Halliburton volunteers.

“Giving back to the communities where we live and work is a commitment we take seriously,” said Dave Lesar, Halliburton chairman and CEO. “Participants, sponsors and volunteers give their time and resources year after year to ensure the tournament’s success. It’s quite an achievement to have a hand in helping advance the missions of more than 100 nonprofit organizations for over two decades.”

This year’s golf tournament charity recipients are:

  • American Heart Association – Houston
  • American Red Cross: North Central Pennsylvania Chapter
  • The Arc of Greater Houston
  • The Astros Foundation (Houston)
  • BEAR…BE A Resource for CPS Kids (Houston)
  • The Boot Campaign (Tyler, Texas)
  • Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston
  • CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare (Houston)
  • Communities In Schools of Houston
  • The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston
  • Driscoll Children's Hospital (Corpus Christi, Texas)
  • Dynamo Charities (Houston)
  • Food Bank of the Golden Crescent (Victoria, Texas)
  • Freedom Service Dogs of America (Englewood, Colorado)
  • Girls Incorporated of Greater Houston
  • Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition (Houston)
  • Halo House Foundation (Houston)
  • Houston Area Women’s Center
  • Houston Food Bank
  • Houston Grand Opera
  • Houston Police Foundation
  • Jacob’s Color Link Initiative (New Orleans)
  • Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas (Houston)
  • Justin J. Watt Foundation (Houston and Pewaukee, Wisconsin)
  • Kids' Meals (Houston)
  • Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County (Kalispell, Montana)
  • Mercy Medical Foundation (Williston and Dickinson, North Dakota)
  • The Posse Foundation (Houston)
  • Prevent Blindness Texas - Southeast Region
  • Safe Kids Worldwide (District of Columbia)
  • San Antonio Food Bank
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children – Houston
  • Star of Hope (Houston)
  • Target Hunger (Houston)
  • The Village Learning and Achievement Center – Village at Hickory Glen (Houston - Kingwood)
  • Yellowstone Academy (Houston)

The tournament is only part of the company’s annual charitable focus. On Oct. 1, Halliburton launched its annual workplace giving campaign, Giving Choices (read more about it here).

Visit this link for more information about the tournament and its sponsors.

About Halliburton

Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 80,000 employees, representing 140 nationalities in over 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field. Visit the company’s website at www.halliburton.com. Connect with Halliburton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Oilpro and YouTube.

Contacts

Halliburton
Kelly Youngblood, 281-871-2688
Investor Relations
investors@halliburton.com
or
Emily Mir, 281-871-2108
Public Relations
pr@halliburton.com

Release Summary

The 21st annual Halliburton Charity Golf Tournament raised a record of nearly $2.4 million for 36 nonprofit organizations across the U.S.

Contacts

Halliburton
Kelly Youngblood, 281-871-2688
Investor Relations
investors@halliburton.com
or
Emily Mir, 281-871-2108
Public Relations
pr@halliburton.com