Our Impact
Basin BuRNout
Through sponsorships, BBQ competition teams, exhibitors, and ticket sales, the Basin Burnout’s main purpose is to honor our military heroes for their sacrifice. In the last decade, we have raised over $300K for local and national veteran-based organizations. Nonprofits that have received funds raised by our event include: Reel Thanx, Boot Campaign, Midland VFW Post 4149, Toys for Tots Permian Basin, CASA, and Show of Support-Hunt for Heroes.
Primary Beneficiaries
Boot Campaign
Boot Campaign, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, inspired by Navy SEAL Veteran Marcus Luttrell’s book Lone Survivor. Boot Campaign offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support veterans and their families through individualized, life-improving programs.
Boot Campaign’s Health & Wellness Program delivers personalized treatment plans addressing physical and mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and substance abuse, with the goal of improving overall well-being and reducing suicide risk factors. Boot Campaign’s Seasons of Service Program focuses on meeting the needs of military families during critical times of the year by providing assistance and curated gift boxes, ensuring that no family feels alone during the holidays or other significant moments, and their Lace Up, America initiative encourages public support and awareness by selling combat boots and branded apparel, with proceeds going directly to fund Boot Campaign’s veteran support programs.
Basin Burnout donates a portion of funds raised from our event to Boot Campaign to support the services this organization offers to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families. By sponsoring, attending, and joining the Basin Burnout as a BBQ Competition Team, you help us contribute to Boot Campaign’s goal of honoring and restoring the lives of veterans and military families. Boot Campaign has been a partner of The Basin Burnout since 2022.
Reel Thanx
REEL THANX “HEALING OUR TROOPS ONE CAST A TIME”
https://www.reelthanx.org/
Reel Thanx is a non-profit organization based in Midland, Texas, dedicated to honoring and supporting military service members, both active and retired, focusing on those who have been wounded, ill, or injured as a result of their service in combat. Founded in 2007 by Mike Mundy, Reel Thanx aims to provide these heroes with therapeutic outdoor experiences through all-expense-paid fishing trips.
The organization hosts four fishing trips annually, typically taking place at Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas. Each trip accommodates around six participants, ensuring a personalized and meaningful experience. Since its inception, Reel Thanx has served over 300 military heroes. The Basin Burnout donates a portion of funds raised from our event to Reel Thanx to support these experiences for our military service members. By sponsoring, attending, or competing in the Basin Burnout, you help us contribute to an organization focused on honoring combat veterans by getting them back to nature. Reel Thanx has been a partner of The Basin Burnout since 2017.
LOCAL BENEFICIARIES OF 2024
MIDLAND VFW POST 4149
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.
A portion of funds raised through the 2024 Basin Burnout were donated to Midland VFW Post 4149 to support the resources the organization provides to veterans.
ODESSA-MIDLAND MARINE CORPS RESERVE TOYS FOR TOTS
The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the Permian Basin community. By raising funds throughout the year, Toys for Tots can purchase toys to supplement the donation collections throughout our area.
A portion of funds raised through the 2024 Basin Burnout were donated to Odessa-Midland Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots to support this patriotic community action program.
Presented By:
The Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling (PBADD) is a nonprofit organization created by oil and gas industry professionals for oil and gas industry professionals. The PBADD provides and avenue or platform for the exchange of industry specific knowledge and new ideas that aid in the advancement of the directional drillini industry. Bringing oil and gas operators and oilfield service providers together in a collaborative and professional manner to enhance all aspects of the drilling services industry in the Permian Basin of Texas.