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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 launches its 2026 Camo "Cup for a Cause" on May 1, donating proceeds throughout May to military charities including No Greater Sacrifice.


HOUSTON, TX, May 1, 2026 – 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.
Starting today, Rudy’s will raise money for military inspired charities. This year’s benefiting charities are Combined Arms, Alpha Elite Performance Outdoors, No Greater Sacrifice, Fighter Country Foundation, the Cpl. Chad Eric Oligschlaeger Foundation for PTSD, Valor Mission Project, DM50, Airpower Foundation, Boulder Crest Foundation, and PTSD Foundation’s Camp Hope.
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 $4 million for military and breast cancer charities.
“It’s an honor to raise money for our Camo Cup charity partners.” said Pete Bassett, VP of Operations, “Our team members are proud of 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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