press release Chevron backs Saturday School Run 2023 in celebration of 9th anniversary of Saturday School Foundation furthering support for Thai education

Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok (middle) presided over the opening ceremony of Saturday School Run 2023 in commemoration of the 9th anniversary of Saturday School Foundation, joined by H.E. Robert F. Godec (left), US Ambassador to Thailand; Sorawit Paiboonrattanakorn (3rd from right), Founder and CEO of Saturday School Foundation; and Kullanan Pananukooln (2nd from right), Member of the Board of Directors of Saturday School Foundation. Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., led by Chatit Huayhongtong (3rd from left), President; Pativate Boonyapaluk (right), Vice President, Health, Safety and Environment; and Pairoj Kaweeyanun (2nd from left), a former President, attended the opening ceremony as the event’s main sponsor. The event is yet another testimony to Chevron’s commitment to strengthening the foundation of the Thai society through education and improvement to the quality of life. There were over 1,300 participants, including Chevron employees, students within the purview of the foundation, volunteers for the foundation, and members of the general public, gathering together at Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park).

 

This charity run is the first education fundraiser by the Saturday School Foundation. Over the past 9 years, the foundation has dedicated itself to the development of extracurricular activities that provide opportunities and space for participating students and volunteers alike to learn new things. The effort is driven by the belief that everyone in the society can become part of what changes education for the better. To date, there are over 3,831 volunteers and 9,451 students participating in a variety of programs. The foundation’s objectives are in line with Chevron’s commitment as a global energy company that believes in the power of human energy. To contribute to the advancement of educational development in Thailand, Chevron has been collaborating with Saturday School Foundation on various initiatives, the latest of which are the After School Program, an opportunity for Chevron personnel to participate as volunteer teachers; and 1.5 million baht of funding for Saturday School Run 2023.

 

Races are divided by distance into 3 km. and 10.5 km. categories. Students affiliated with the Saturday School Foundation showcase their curriculum-shaped potential through stage performances. The event is also a platform through which the public and private sectors come together to strengthen the network of volunteers. The fund raised by the event will be donated to the Saturday School Foundation without deduction of expenses, for the development of extracurricular activities for children. In addition to fostering opportunities for contributing to educational development, Chevron actively promotes enhanced physical well-being among its employees and the broader Thai community. Overview of activities from the event are available at https://www.facebook.com/SaturdaySchoolThailand