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BASF joins the American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer
BASF joins the American Cancer Society in the fight against McIntosh site and employees contribute $7,000 to raise awareness in local communities
MCINTOSH, AL, May 7, 2015 –BASF employees and the company’s McIntosh site contributed $7,000 to the American Cancer Society of Southwest Alabama to support cancer research and provide local programs and support services for individuals affected by cancer.
“The work of the American Cancer Society of Southwest Alabama is important to our fellow community members who have cancer,” said George Vann, Vice President of BASF’s McIntosh site. “Our shared contribution with employees is a commitment to support research, provide cancer patients rides to and from treatments, and give support to those facing a cancer diagnosis.”
BASF was recognized recently at the Relay For Life event in Washington County in the following categories: Luminary Sponsor; Corporate Most Money Raised; Corporate Most Creative Cancer Facts; Corporate Most All-Nighters; Corporate Best Team Skit/Song; Corporate Best Campsite; and Corporate Last Tent Standing.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.
Download photo on right, suggested caption Photo #1: BASF employees accept Relay For Life awards. From left to right: James Luden, ABM, Gail Boykin, Human Resources Generalist, Jonathan Lang, ABM, Bonita Walley, Environmental, Health and Safety Administrator, Stephanie Bell, Senior Administrative Assistant, Rena Whigham, Site Controller, Chrissie James, Maintenance Systems Specialist, Lauren Thornton, KBR, Quinici Howell, Regional Service Center and Engineering Administrator, Chandra Barnes, G4S, and Jesus Morales, Regional Service Center Project Manager.
Download photo on right, suggested caption Photo #2: BASF employees prepare to participate in the Relay around the track throughout the night. From left to right: Anita McGrew, G4S, Rena Whigham, Site Controller, Jesus Morales, Regional Service Center Project Manager, Gail Boykin, Human Resources Generalist, Bucky Richardson, KBR, Bonita Walley, Environmental, Health and Safety Administrator, Chrissie James, Maintenance Systems Specialist, Chandra Barnes, G4S, Donnell Grice, SIS, Stephanie Bell, Senior Administrative Assistant, Jim McCormick, Accounting Manager, Lauren Thornton, KBR, Quinici Howell, Regional Service Center and Engineering Administrator, Jonathan Lang, ABM, Bill Napper, Group Leader – Analyzer and Intermediate Testing, and James Luden, ABM .
Download photo on right, suggested caption Photo #3: BASF employees Bonita Walley and Rena Whigham proudly display the company’s spirit stick while participating in the Relay walk.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.
At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.cancer
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