Supporting Children and Families in Need With Bert’s Big Adventure

At Gas South, part of our purpose to Be A Fuel For Good means we give back 5% of profits each year to help support children in need. Last year, we were able to give back a record $4.5 million to this effort, and most of that money went to our 10 Fuel For Good Allies—charitable partners that focus on childhood education, basic needs and health.  

To highlight these groups and the important work they do, we’ll be featuring each of them in the coming months in our blog posts. February was a shoutout to our esteemed partner 100 Black Men of Atlanta. And this month, we’re featuring Bert’s Big Adventure, a group we’ve been proud to partner with since 2017. 

“We love our relationship with Bert's Big Adventure,” said Carley Stephens, Gas South Manager of Community Affairs. “It’s so rewarding to be a part of an organization that brings so many smiles, memories and special moments to kids dealing with illness.” 

Founded as a nonprofit in 2002 by nationally syndicated radio host Bert Weis, Bert’s Big Adventure provides all-expenses-paid trips to Walt Disney World for children with terminal or life-threatening illnesses and their families, as well as support through Family Reunion Adventures, daily hospital visits and more.  

What started as a trip for a few Atlanta families with Bert’s Big Adventure more than two decades ago now positively impacts 270 children and more than 1,200 of their family members throughout the U.S. 

A few months ago, Gas South was honored to donate $250,000 to Bert’s Big Adventure to continue helping in this cause, as well as committing to volunteer and be part of the group’s events—watch a short video about the most-recent Bert’s Big Adventure Reunion. 

“Anytime we’re at one of their events, like last month's sendoff to Walt Disney World, we can feel the positive impact on these families, and it’s infectious!” Stephens said. “Who doesn’t love being part of something magical?” 

At Gas South, we’re all proud to be part of this magic in the communities we serve, and we’re thankful to everyone who shares in that by being a Gas South customer. Together, we’re making a difference.