Budweiser, Silver Eagle Distributors Houston and the Houston Astros have donated $35,000 (£25,700) to the Folds of Honor Foundation. The presentation took place during pregame ceremonies at Daikin Park on Saturday July 4, 2026.
The donation coincided with America’s 250th birthday and Budweiser’s 150th year of brewing.
Marine Corps veteran Alfred Valdez, senior sales director for Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, led the on-field check presentation. He was joined by local Folds of Honor scholarship recipient Kenda Maurice Evans, along with Diane and John Nemecek of Folds of Honor.
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READ THE STORYFolds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled military service members and first responders.
The organization was founded in 2007. Since then, it has awarded more than 73,000 educational scholarships nationwide.
“Independence Day is a time to celebrate our freedom and honor the brave men and women who have defended it,” said Camilo Rojas III, vice president of marketing at Silver Eagle Distributors Houston.
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“As we commemorate America’s 250th birthday and Budweiser’s 150th anniversary, we are proud to continue our longstanding support of Folds of Honor and the military families who have sacrificed so much for our country.”
The presentation served as a highlight during the Astros’ annual Fourth of July celebration.
The event brought together “baseball, patriotism and community support in one of Houston’s most cherished traditions,” according to the company.
Budweiser was founded in 1876. The brand is commemorating its 150th anniversary in 2026 with its “Made of America – For 150 Years” campaign.
The campaign celebrates the brand’s connection to American culture, sports and traditions. The milestone coincides with the United States’ semi-quincentennial, marking 250 years of American independence.
Silver Eagle Distributors Houston is a Redwood Beverages company. It is one of the nation’s largest Anheuser-Busch distributors.
The distributor said it “remains committed to investing in the communities it serves through partnerships and charitable initiatives that make a lasting impact.”
Budweiser is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer.
