september 26, 2026
SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
AMERICAN SHOOTING CENTERS
CASINO EVENING PARTY
BAYOU CITY EVENT CENTER
For questions, please contact Hayley at 713-529-1396 ext. 241
or hayley.branch@childadvocates.org.
Pull for Kids Classic
The Pull for Kids Classic is Child Advocates’ largest fundraiser. We will kick off on Saturday morning with the annual Pull for Kids Classic Sporting Clays Tournament for both individual and corporate teams at the American Shooting Centers. The clay shoot will include great food, games and fun giveaways. It is sure to be a wonderful time, all while benefiting Child Advocates and ‘pulling’ for our kids.
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The fun will continue with a casino-inspired evening party at Bayou City Event Center, featuring a live auction, dinner and dancing. Every moment is sure to be a win for our kids, as you help us raise critical funds for advocacy.
Your investment is needed more than ever and will support Child Advocates’ work implementing essential programs to better address the unique and complex needs of foster youth and help them heal from childhood trauma. Please join us as we raise $650,000 this year to give Child Advocates the resources to serve 1,350 children in 2026.
about the honorees
This year, we are proud to recognize Cinda and Jeffrey Lack as our 2026 Pull for Kids Classic Honorees. Their unwavering commitment to Houston’s most vulnerable children and their long-standing support of Child Advocates make them extraordinary partners in our mission.
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Every 8 minutes, a child in Texas experiences abuse or neglect. Last year, there were over 5,900 children who were victims of abuse in Houston. Child Advocates trains everyday people to advocate for the best interests of these children in court so they can find safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Our advocates step in during a traumatic time in a child’s life and provide them with constancy, a shoulder to lean on, a familiar face, hope for a brighter future—and above all, a voice in the courtroom.
about child advocates
A family reunited thanks to their advocate
Damarius said, "I just want to go to school. I want to graduate and I want to go to college." So Coy made sure he didn't fall through the cracks.
One grandmother shows she can care for six children in order to keep the family together.
A family reunited thanks to their advocate
Since 1984, Child Advocates has recruited and trained over 6,800 advocates who have helped over 29,000 children.
By supporting this fundraising event, you will ensure that more foster children in Houston will receive the support of an advocate. The gift of an advocate makes an impact that lasts for generations, allowing us to help break the cycle of abuse in a family.
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Contact Hayley Branch at 713-529-1396 ext. 241 or hayley.branch@childadvocates.org to become an underwriter for the 2026 Pull for Kids Classic.
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CLAY SHOOT
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DOUBLE A
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OVER-AND-UNDER
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SIDE-BY-SIDE
Autumn & Mike Davidson
Traci & Derrick Jensen
KRJ Management
Jeannie & Nolan Lehmann
Shana & Brian Mandell
Brandi Maxwell
John P. McGovern Foundation
Stephanie & David Reed
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MAGNUM
Anonymous
Kim & Scott David
Connie & James Haddox
Lisa Folloder & George Kaleh
Catherine & Thomas Novosad
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PULLER
Advantage BMW Midtown
Millie & Mel Anhalt
Armadillo Litigation Funding
Sarah & Scott Barrett
Burnett Specialists
Margie & Rick Crump
Rachel & Michael Delaney
Ernst & Young
Grant Thornton LLP
Michelle & Buddy Gray
Maxene & Mike Grove
Hogue Landscaping Services
Deb & Curtis Jaska
Andrea & Roy Johnson
Michelle & Chris Leonard / Via Renewables Inc.
Jesse and Gabriela Morris / Main Street Capital Corporation
Optimas Precision Manufacturing
Alice & Ron Orsini
Pennebaker, Inc.
Ashlee & Joe Rubbo
Laura Ryan / GX2 Partners
Jordan & Dylan Seff
Megan & Sean Skeuse
Stellar Bank
Dolly & Jeff Thomas
Troutman Pepper Locke LLC
Shelley and Scott Washburn / Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Westside Lexus / Northside Lexus
Taylor & Nellis Willhite
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WHISKEY PULL SPONSOR
Charger Industries Ltd.​
Farah Law Group
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OUTFITTER
Apex Heritage Group, LP.
Michelle & Taylor Bacot
Stephanie & David Baird
Eads Cooling Solutions
Chastiti Horne & Tony Houck
Texas General Contractors
Amanda Worthy Weeks
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Zorich Family
Foundation
Thank you to our 2025
sponsors & underwriters
Thank you to our 2025
auction donors
13 Celsius
A Tailored Life
Adair Kitchen
Al's Custom Boots
Armandos
Asia Society of Texas
Axelrad Beer Garden
Stephanie Baird
Beautique
Behnes Family Winery
Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Calais Winery
Cane's Chicken
Constable Alan Rosen
Cypress Creek Trails Ranch
Georgina Deane
Diamonds Direct Houston
Doorstep Digital
El Tiempo
Elite Island Resorts
Event Yard Greetings
Far Niente Wine Estates
First Community Credit Union
Golf Club of Houston
Goode Company
Vicky Gregorcyk
Michelle Grey
Hai Hospitality
Harris County – Houston Sports
Authority
Heritage Society
Hilton Post Oak
Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston Astros
Houston Ballet
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houstonian Hotel
Jentry Kelley Cosmetics
Johnny Carrabba Family of Restaurants
Jonathan's the Rub
Joyce's Seafood
Jennifer Kilgore
KP's Kitchen
Lam Be Spoke
L'Auberge Casino Lake Charles
Laura Lee
Keith Little
Little Rey
Lively Beach Resort Mustang Island
Lombardi Family Concepts
Lulu's
The Mad Potter
Maida's Belts and Buckles
Majaholic
Brian Mandell
Messina Hof
Michael Martinez Fine Portraits
Monocle Premier Eye Care
Mutiny Wine Room
Nice Winery
Orange Show and Art Car Parade
Pappas Restaurants
Soren Pederson, Chef
Pepperoni's Pizza
Perry's Restaurant
Pickle Ball Social
Pointer Outfitters
Post Oak Hotel
Revival Pilates
River Oaks Donuts
River Oaks Drip Spa
Roof Top Cinema
The Rustic
Segretto Finishes
Jason Sills
Simmi Jaggi
Austin Simmons, Chef
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Stages
Steak 48
Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Paul Tarwater
Taste of Texas
Teressa Foglia Boots
Texas Children's Houston Open
Three Dog Bakery
Valencia's Tex Mex Garage
Woodhouse Spa
Ashley Zustovich