BRIDGEPORT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Antero Foundation hosted its 8th annual Hats, Hearts, and Horses Gala, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser to support community focused organizations across West Virginia and southeastern Ohio. Hosted at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, the event raised $169,000. To date, the benefit has raised over $800,000.
âThe annual benefit has truly become a cherished tradition â one that brings people together in a shared commitment to uplift our communities across West Virginia and Ohio,â said Al Schopp, President of the Antero Foundation Board. âItâs incredibly moving to see the outpouring of generosity from our community partners and to feel the deep appreciation for the local programs that are creating lasting, positive change for all of us.â
Established in 2020, the Antero Foundation is committed to supporting charitable organizations within the region, including Mountaineer Food Bank, GameChangerWV, The Salvation Army, and local United Way organizations. To date, the Foundation has contributed over $3.9 million to initiatives aligned with its five core focus areas: Education, Environmental Causes, Community Development, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture.
âEach year, this event is anticipated by our employees, contractors, partners, and friendsâfrom the thrill of the race to the celebration that follows,â said Stephanie Goff, Public Affairs Coordinator at Antero and Program Chair for the Gala. âHowever, at its core, this event is about supporting organizations that place community first, and we are incredibly proud to stand behind that mission.â
The Antero Foundation thanks the generous sponsors of this yearâs Hats, Hearts and Horses Gala:
ACE Pipeline, Allegheny Science & Technology, Apex Pipeline Services, Inc., Applied Construction Solutions, Baker Cheese Company, Black Ops Contracting, Bridgeport Country Club, ChampionX Chemical Technology, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., Energy Resource Group, Energy Transportation, Enterprise Fleet Management, Flanagan Partners, Flowco Inc., FTI Consulting, Glen Elk Iron Gym, GOLD Safety & Environmental, H&P, Hall Drilling LLC, Halliburton, Horizontal Wireline Services, iLease and Rentals, LLC, J.F. Allen Company, Joe McNemar Photographer, KSW Oilfield Rental Solids Control, MPLX, Navitus Energy Engineering, NexTier, North Central West Virginia Airport, Orangetheory Fitness Bridgeport, Parcs Equipment, Pete Dye Golf Club, Philipâs Personal Chef Services, Producers Supply Company, Revitalize Health Spa, RDR Utility Services Group, RNDT, Smith Excavation, Steptoe & Johnson, Stonewall Resort, Tenmile Land, The Thrasher Group, Three Rivers Royalty,Tri-County Electric, Tuscan Sun Spa & Salon,  Warren Valve, Waste Management, Whiteâs Fine Jewelry, WolfPack Industries, Wonder Bar Steakhouse, and WVU Medicineâs United Hospital Center.
