Monday, June 22 to Tue, June 23

2026 CITGO Lemont Refinery – Driving for a Cure Gala & Golf Outing

 

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Join the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for a golf outing! MDA Golf Outings are a powerful way to unite around an activity you love while helping to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. Since 1950, MDA has led the way in caring for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Your support of this event raises funds for the ever-expanding pipeline of promise that is growing and creating ever more hope for the millions of patients and their families who are at the heart of MDA’s mission and vision.

 

Schedule of Events

 

Driving for a Cure Gala
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026: The Westin Chicago Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148

  • 4:30-6:00 VIP Diamond Reception
  • 5:30-6:30 Cocktail Hour
  • 6:30-8:30 Dinner, program and auction


Driving for a Cure Golf Outing
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026: Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
12294 Archer Ave., Lemont, IL 60439

  • 7:30 Registration & Breakfast
  • 9:00 Shotgun Start
  • Lunch served on the course

In 2026, CITGO is commemorating 40 years of partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), a collaboration that began in 1986 and has engaged employees, marketers, retailers and community partners across our network. Here in Lemont, IL, the CITGO Lemont Refinery is observing its 30th year in supporting MDA, with initiatives that bring together employees, volunteers and local partners to fuel MDA’s mission.

 

About MDA

 

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA’s mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives.


To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

Sponsorships

GOLF & GALA PACKAGES
$20,000 Presenting Sponsor
  • Foursome of golf at separate Golf Outing at Mistwood with option to golf with member of the CITGO Management Team (as fourth player), followed by dinner with Lemont Refinery Vice President and General Manager, Jim Cristman, Vice President of Refining, Dennis Willig and Lemont Refinery Leadership Team
  • Eight tickets at reserved table for 10 at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard with preferred seating, includes VIP seating with two members of CITGO Senior Management
  • Invitation to exclusive Diamond Reception for up to eight members from your company with CITGO management, on Monday, June 22th at 4:30pm at the Westin-Lombard, prior to the Driving for a Cure Gala 
  • Exclusive VIP outing for four players on nationally ranked, championship course, Dubsdread at Driving for a Cure Golf Outing on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
  • Option to golf with member of the CITGO Management Team (as fourth player)
  • Logo on event golf shirt 
  • Logo on large pull up banners displayed at the VIP Diamond Reception and Driving for a Cure Gala and Golf Outing
  • Four exclusive Diamond golfer gift packages
  • Company recognition on banner displayed at golf registration 
  • Hole sponsorship signage with company logo
  • 2026 commemorative pin flag award
  • Deluxe buffet breakfast in the clubhouse with CITGO Management, lunch and beverages
  • Four golf shirts
  • Logo included on all e-blasts, event website and special recognition at the event
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$15,000 Platinum Sponsor
  • Seven tickets at reserved table for eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard with preferred seating, includes VIP seating with one member of CITGO Senior Management
  • Lunch for four at Gibsons with Lemont Refinery Vice President and General Manager, Jim Cristman and Lemont Refinery Leadership Team (date TBD)
  • Invitation to exclusive Diamond Reception for up to four members from your company with CITGO management, on Monday, June 22nd at 4:30pm at the Westin-Lombard, prior to the Driving for a Cure Gala 
  • Exclusive VIP outing for four players on nationally ranked championship course, Dubsdread at Driving for a Cure Golf Outing on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
  • Option to golf with member of the CITGO Management Team (as fourth player)
  • Logo on VIP golfer gifts that will be handed out to nearly 300 golfers
  • Logo on signage at VIP golfer gift pick up station
  • Four exclusive Diamond golfer gift packages
  • Company recognition on banner displayed at golf registration
  • Hole sponsorship signage with company logo
  • 2026 commemorative pin flag award
  • Deluxe buffet breakfast in the clubhouse with CITGO Management, lunch and beverages
  • Four golf shirts 
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$10,000 Diamond Sponsor
  • Four tickets reserved at table of ten at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard with preferred seating with one member of CITGO Management as a fifth guest (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
  • Invitation to exclusive Diamond Reception for up to four members from your company with CITGO management, on Monday, June 22nd at 4:30pm at the Westin-Lombard, prior to the Driving for a Cure Gala 
  • Exclusive VIP outing for four players on nationally ranked championship course, Dubsdread at Driving for a Cure Golf Outing on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
  • Option to golf with member of the CITGO Management Team (as fourth player)
  • Four exclusive Diamond golfer gift packages
  • Company recognition on banner displayed at golf registration
  • Hole sponsorship signage with company logo
  • 2026 commemorative pin flag award
  • Deluxe buffet breakfast in the clubhouse with CITGO Management, lunch and beverages
  • Four golf shirts 
     
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$6,000 Gold Sponsor
  • Four tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
  • Option to golf with CITGO Supervisor (as fourth player) on No. 2 Ravines Course
  • Four exclusive golfer gift packages
  • Company recognition on banner displayed at registration
  • Deluxe buffet breakfast in the clubhouse with CITGO Management, lunch and beverages
  • Four golf shirts 
     
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$4,000 Bronze Sponsor
  • Four tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
  • Four player positions for golf tournament at Cog Hill
  • Continental breakfast, lunch and beverages
  • Four golf shirts 
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$2,500 Table Sponsor
  • Reserved table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard
    *(does not include golf)
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$300 Dinner Ticket
  • One ticket to Driving for a Cure Gala
    *(does not include golf)
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UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
$10,000 Scorecard Sponsor
  • Four tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
  • Logo on digital scorecards at Driving for a Cure Golf Outing
    *(does not include golf)
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$8,000 Bid Card Sponsor
  • Four tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
  • Company logo on the back of 500 bidder cards at the gala 
    *(does not include golf)
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$7,500 Golf Towel Sponsor
  • Logo on 400 golf towels distributed at Driving for a Cure Golf Outing
  • Two tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
    *(does not include golf)
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$6,000 Diamond Reception Sponsor
  • Two guest tickets to Diamond Reception and four tickets to Driving for a Cure Gala on Monday, June 23rd at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
  • Logo on emailed invitation to all Diamond Level participants and CITGO senior management
  • Signage at event
    *does not include golf)
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$5,000 Golf Cart Sponsor
  • Logo displayed on each golf cart GPS screen
  • Two tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
    *(does not include golf)
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$5,000 Koozie Sponsor
  • Logo on koozies handed out at Driving for a Cure Golf Outing
  • Two tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
    *(does not include golf)
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$4,000 Gala & Golf Cocktail Hour Sponsor
  • Sign at bars and logo on napkins evening of Driving for a Cure Gala and day of golf outing
  • Two tickets reserved at table of eight at the Driving for a Cure Gala at the Westin-Lombard (Please note you will be sitting with another sponsor group)
    *(does not include golf)
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$2,000 Diamond Course Contest Sponsor
  • Sign with logo displayed at Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin on Diamond Course
    *(does not include golf)
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$1,500 Driving Range Sponsor
  • Sign with logo displayed at driving range
    *(does not include golf
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$1,000 Beverage Cart Sponsor
  • Sign with logo displayed on beverage cart
    *(does not include golf)
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$500 Contest Sponsor
  • Sign with logo displayed at Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin
    *(does not include golf)
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$500 Hole Sponsor
  • Sign with logo displayed at hole 
    *    (does not include golf)
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Event Offers

$400 All In For MDA (Foursome)

Includes the following for each player in the foursome:

  • Closest to the Pin – Prize $100 VISA gift card
  • Longest Drive – Prize $100 VISA gift card
  • Entry into Dice Game – chance to tee off closer to hole
  • Entry into Trivia Hole Game
  • 20 tickets to be used in the Raffle Buckets
  • Four Mulligans
  • Option to “play up” once on front 9, once on back 9
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$100 All In For MDA (Individual)

Includes the following for one player:

  • Closest to the Pin – Prize $100 VISA gift card
  • Longest Drive – Prize $100 VISA gift card
  • Entry into Dice Game – chance to tee off closer to hole
  • Entry into Trivia Hole Game
  • 20 tickets to be used in the Raffle Buckets
  • Four Mulligans
  • Option to “play up” once on front 9, once on back 9
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Muscular Dystrophy Association Amanda Konopka akonopka@mdausa.org Chicago, IL (312) 260-5913 https://www.mda.org
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