72 Since 1980, Valero has contributed more than $236 million to 59 United Way affiliates in 26 states across America where Valero employees live and work. Valero employees stepped up in 2021 with record contributions to our companywide campaign. These donations ensure that thousands of agencies supported by United Way have the funding needed to continue serving communities across the United States. More than 25% of Valero employees generously pledged 2% or more of their annual salary to United Way agencies . Our commitment to being a United Way partner also goes beyond direct employee pledging – we also lead volunteer projects in collaboration with United Way partners agencies and host special events and activities which generate additional fundraising dollars. Our Employees are Champions of United Way “In a year of challenges, employee contributions provided hope to the children, families, seniors and individuals who rely on the United Way at critical times of need.” - John Locke , Valero’s Vice President and Treasurer and Chair of the 2021 Valero United Way Campaign. $17 MILLION TOTAL VALERO UNITED WAY PLEDGE CAMPAIGN FOR 2021 BBQ Showdown in Ardmore, Oklahoma – This annual fundraising event brings members of the Ardmore community together to generate one of the largest donations of the year to benefit the United Way of South-Central Oklahoma. In 2021, there were 39 participating teams and over 60 sponsors of the event, raising a total of $220,431. The two-day event has become a southern Oklahoma tradition, bringing thousands to the area to enjoy some amazing BBQ while contributing to a great cause.