GARYVILLE, LA, October 15, 2009 - Marathon Petroleum Company recently presented a check in the amount of $232,346 to the St. John United Way.  Donations were obtained from the employees of Marathon’s Garyville Refinery.  A Corporate gift in the amount $86,400 was included in this amount.  The local refinery was also instrumental in organizing the St. John United Way Golf Tournament, which collected nearly $75,000.  

Dean Torres, St. John United Way, said, “We are extremely pleased with the effort of Marathon Petroleum and its employees.”  The pledge amount is the largest of any employer in St. John Parish.  United Way funds assist many human care agencies that provide services to the citizens of St. John Parish.

Committee members recently presented LRD’s contribution of $232,346 from the 2009-10 campaign to St. John United Way.  Pictured are (front row, l to r) Raynette Martin, Nicole Brien, United Way Executive Director Dean Torres, Mona Deslatte, Randy Ridge; (2^nd row, l to r) Don Schwenn, Debbie Roussel, Janice Zeringue, Beth Ellender, Jayson Dupuis; (3^rd row, l to r) Andy Alig, Peter Talavera and Dave Elder.  Committee members missing from photo are Remy Amedee, Holly Brazan, Kerry Henry, Lenie Laiche, Krissy Louque, Todd Madere, Melissa Millet, Thu Nguyen, Raven Pittman, Craig Sciambra, Julie Tamplain, Mala Taylor and Julie Womack.