Valero Energy Corporation is proud to be listed—the ninth year in a row—in Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and to be ranked No. 1 on Fortunes magazine’s list of the “Best Big Companies to Work For.” They care about their employees and, most importantly, the communities where their operations are located. Valero employees donate more than 100,000 volunteer hours each year to improve people's lives and give back to the communities where they live and work. The company is a true partner in each of its communities and actively participates in a variety of charitable events as well as civic initiatives. Valero has been a sponsor for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for 16 years, raising more than $13 million in their company-owned Corner Store locations. The funds are raised for 32 children’s hospitals in eight southwestern states. Valero’s commitment to excellence in the community grows stronger every year. Their 2010 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign raised $1.88 million, a 19 percent increase over their 2009 campaign total. Their dedicated and committed employees raise the funds by selling $1 and $5 coupon Miracle Balloons, and by collecting spare change from customers.