What:PULL FOR KIDS CLASSIC
Who:Anyone who sponsors the event, or purchases tickets.
When:Saturday, May 16, 2009 / Daytime shoot and evening party
Where:Daytime sporting clays tournament: American Shooting Centers
Evening Party: Methodist Training Center at Reliant Park
RSVP / more information:We look forward to seeing you in 2010!
Details:
17th Annual Pull for Kids Classic
Honoring El Paso Corporation
2009 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The 17th Annual Pull for Kids Classic was a blast from the past. This year, more than $480,000 was raised through sponsorships and auction purchases! This dollar amount – even after expenses – will ensure more than 210 abused and neglected children receive the services of a court appointed advocate volunteer this year.
A huge thanks to our amazing Pull for Kids Classic event chair Bob Davis and his committee including Cherie Hassenflu, Sheryl and Joel Androphy, Jeff Birmingham, Becky Brusen and John Lupomech who contributed their time and talents to make the event so successful.
A cool, nice day at American Shooting Centers started off the event. More than 250 individuals were greeted with breakfast from Shipley’s Do-nuts and smiles from our volunteers as they tried their hand at several games and raffle drawings. The second flight of shooters arrived just in time to grab a burger or hot dog – courtesy of Baker’s Street and Jax Dogs. Once everyone was done for the day, plenty of cold beverages and snacks (thanks to Budweiser/Silver Eagle and H-E-B) made this year’s shoot one to remember. The camouflaged hats and Child Advocates water bottles were a hot commodity as folks left on their way to the evening party.
More than 550 guests donned their disco gear and grooved to the music at "Studio 25" courtesy of DJ Kevin. Party-goers soothed their tired soles with stops at the flipbook booth and silent auctions or nibbling on Cordua’s seventies-inspired cuisine washed down by their signature Long Island iced tea. A highlight of the night was the flaming Baked Alaska dessert brought out to guests while the DJ played “Burn Baby Burn.”
Attendees watched as 18-year-old Cameron Harden told his story of how his advocate volunteer changed his life and then kicked-off the Sponsor-a-Child portion of the live auction by asking participants to give other children in need the same opportunities to thrive. Auctioneer Lynn Spell kept the crowd raising their paddles in the live auction with amazing items like a Hawaiian holiday, spa retreat, puppy, Grand Cayman getaway and private plane and stay in Cibolo Creek Ranch near gorgeous Marfa.
After the program, the dance floor was disco central as guests moved to the tunes of the Village Kids, Gloria Gaynor and more.
Check out photos from the event!
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Make plans to join us in May 2010!