American petroleum refineries player shows support to 10th ScholaCOLORrun

Chevron, one of the country’s oldest and most prominent investors, together with American Chambers Foundation Philippines, Inc. (ACFPI) or AmCham, recently co-presented the annual AmCham Foundation ScholaCOLORrun at Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex, Pasay City.

This year marks the event’s 10th year, a run-for-a-cause campaign organized by ACFPI to raise funds for the formal education of underprivileged but deserving youths.

ACFPI is a private and non-profit association that aims to help Philippine and American businesses contribute to the country’s civic and economic development. This year, a total of 3,247 runners participated in the colorful event, alongside 190 employees from Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) and Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI).

The event featured a 3-km, 5-km, 10-km, and 15-km run, as well as a 200-meter dash for kids 7 years old and below. The proceeds of the run will help send 10 scholars to various colleges and universities across the country. The foundation has helped over 2,800 beneficiaries throughout its 38-year run.

Participants were provided race kits consisting of a race shirt, sunglasses, and a complimentary loot bag, with finishers taking home a medal. At the awards ceremony, CPI HR Manager Marife Jose received a plaque of appreciation as AmCham’s co-presenter of the 10th ScholaRUN.

Chevron has been a long-time supporter of AmCham Foundation’s education programs. The success of the ScholaCOLORrun demonstrates that people will come together for a fun and healthy activity while serving a larger social purpose.

Beyond financial support, Chevron aims to foster an environment where every young mind has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their upbringing. The company thanks Chevron for its generous sponsorship of the event and its continued support in their educational endeavors.

Chevron has a long history of fruitful partnership with the AmCham Foundation. AmCham espouses youth education, and their collaboration for this event aligns well with Chevron’s company’s thrust of bringing out the full potential of people.

In addition to helping scholars via the ScholaRUN, Chevron also promotes wellness to its employees by supporting their participation in this annual run. Chevron and AmCham have helped host communities in Batangas acquire skills that help with employment both here and abroad.

The two organizations have also partnered for Chevron’s institutional Fuel Your School program nationwide, in training voc-tech scholars at Don Bosco Pugad, and co-presented the ScholaRUN since its inception 10 years ago.

The ScholaCOLORrun is a testament to the power of collaboration between private organizations and non-profit foundations in promoting education and wellness in the country. Chevron and AmCham’s partnership continues to make a significant impact on the lives of underprivileged youths, providing them with opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential.

As the country continues to face challenges in education, particularly for underprivileged youths, the ScholaCOLORrun serves as a reminder of the importance of corporate social responsibility and the impact that private organizations and foundations can make in promoting access to education.