<body><div>Through the companies’ charitable private foundation, the Antero Foundation, Antero Resources and Antero Midstream presented $160,000 in gifts to local nonprofits in a special check presentation earlier this month. The gifts were proceeds from the annual Antero “Fuel the Burn” Oil &amp; Gas Dodgeball Tournament held in Clarksburg over the summer.Now in its sixth year, more than 90 teams consisting of Antero employees, along with employees from dozens of local and regional <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1NlMDs_0vlueHbU00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1NlMDs_0vlueHbU00" width="490" height="326" ></figure>businesses working in West Virginia’s natural gas industry, came together to benefit the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, Patrons of the Park, Genesis Youth Crisis Center and Hero’s Haven Child Advocacy Center.“Each year the tournament continues to grow, and I believe that’s a testament to our relationships locally,” said Kevin Ellis, Antero Regional SVP and Antero Foundation Board Member. “These charities are the backbone of our community and, thanks to the generous support of our contractors, vendors and community of partners, they will continue to support a healthier future for this region and our neighbors.” Officially launched in 2020, the Antero Foundation invests in local nonprofit organizations across Appalachian communities in West Virginia and Ohio. To date, the Foundation has donated more than $3 million towards causes in five core areas of Education, Environmental Causes, Community Development, Health &amp; Human Services, and Arts &amp; Culture. The annual tournament continues this effort, contributing nearly $700,000 since its inception in 2016.“The D.A.R.E. program has been a great way for local law enforcement to connect with students in the area, teaching valuable drug, tobacco and alcohol prevention lessons while strengthening mutual trust and respect that’s critical to keeping our neighborhoods safe,” Harrison County Sherriff, Robert Matheny, said at the event. “Thanks to its supporters like the Antero Foundation, we’re able to expand this programming and its offerings in the county. We’re grateful for these partnerships that make Northcentral West Virginia a better place to live and work.”Antero thanks all vendor partners and supporters of the event, including top level sponsors listed below. To view more and learn about the annual event, visit: www.AnteroFuelTheBurn.com</div></body>

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Sixth Annual Antero Oil & Gas Dodgeball Tournament Raises More than $160,000 to Benefit Local Charities

Through the companies’ charitable private foundation, the Antero Foundation, Antero Resources and Antero Midstream presented $160,000 in gifts to local nonprofits in a special check presentation earlier this month. The gifts were proceeds from the annual Antero “Fuel the Burn” Oil & Gas Dodgeball Tournament held in Clarksburg over the summer.