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Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q® Raises Money for Military Charities with Annual Camo “Cup for A Cause” Campaign
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q® runs its annual month-long Camo "Cup for a Cause" each May, raising funds for military charities including No Greater Sacrifice.

Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q® launched their annual Camo “Cup for a Cause” campaign. The campaign will run for the entire month of May. Rudy’s will raise money for military inspired charities. This year’s benefiting charities are Combined Arms, Alpha Elite Performance Outdoors, No Greater Sacrifice, Operation Homefront, Operation Red Wings Foundation, Marine Raider Foundation, Fighter Country Foundation, Carry the Load, and the Cpl. Chad Eric Oligschlaeger Foundation for PTSD, Valor Mission Project, DM50, and Air Power Foundation.
Rudy’s Bar-B-Q serves large beverages in the iconic Camo Cups and encourages guests to donate a dollar. Donating guests receive a coupon for a free 32-ounce drink to be redeemed on their next visit. The cups are only offered while supplies last.
Since 2012, the Rudy’s Bar-B-Q “Cup for a Cause” campaigns have raised over $3.5 million for military and breast cancer charities.
“The Camo Cup Campaign has been very impactful for our charity partners.” said Pete Bassett, VP of Operations, “Our team members take great pride in these campaigns because they know how many people we have the opportunity to help.”
Rudy's Bar-B-Q operates stores in Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado and Arizona. Each store will raise funds for this year’s military inspired charities.
During the month of October, Rudy’s Bar-B-Q raises money for breast cancer charities with their famous Pink “Cup for a Cause”.
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