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Child Advocates, Inc. Marathon 2008
One step closer to stopping the cycle of child abuse...
Breaking the cycle of child abuse for children like Ashley...

13 year old Ashley knew the drill. Her mother bounced from man to man, several of whom sexually abused her and her seven younger sisters, making her the caregiver for her entire family.

Child Advocates, Inc. mobilizes court appointed volunteers to break the vicious cycle of abuse. We speak up for infants & children who have been removed from their home due to severe abuse and neglect and ensure that they receive necessary advocacy and rehabilitative services. Once assigned to a child's case, our advocate volunteers individually assess each child's needs and make vital recommendations to the courts as to be best possible placement for the child at the end of foster care.

It costs Child Advocates an average of $1,600 to serve one child for a year and there are more than 4,800 children in our city that need volunteer advocates. Your donation directly determines how many children we can serve.

By participating, you are helping ensure abused children, like Ashley and her sisters, have a voice in the system and are guided to a safer environment where they can thrive.

If you prefer to donate by check rather than online, please make checks payable to:
Child Advocates, Inc.
2401 Portsmouth Suite. 210
Houston, TX 77098

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Total Donations: $26,499

Goal: $50,000

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Contributor Amount Comment
Jill Almaguer $135.00 "God bless you for giving back as a child advocate."
Eric Uyttewaal $135.00 "Go Cindy Go!"
Anonymous $50.00 "Brady is so damn cute! Looks like his Dad!"
Crystal Hirschorn $35.00 "Wow, a marathon! Hope your training is going well and good luck for the race! Let me know how you did -Crystal"
Megan Ebarb $10.00 "I think this is SO AWESOME of YOU!!!!!!!!! Best of LUCK!!!"
Becky Hendrix $135.00 "Am so proud of you son!!! You can do it!! You'll be blessed for your action!! Mom"
Steven Hirschorn $35.00 "Good luck! I'm always amazed anyone can run 26 miles as the most I've ever managed is 1 mile!"
Anonymous $35.00 "Very impressive and noble Chuck...the cause and the race! Good luck. We love you for doing this."
Jeff Treadway $35.00 "Run like the wind!"
Robbyn Treadway $135.00 "Good luck!"
Jackie Payne $35.00 "Have fun, while running for a worthwhile cause!"
Diane and Tony Freeman $35.00 "Soooo glad it's you running and not me! Good luck!"
Priscilla Rodriguez $20.00 "Good luck with your marathon!!! its for a great cause!!! "
Ronald Bitto $35.00 "We'll be proud of you, Victoria, when you finish the Marathon!"
Nicole Reese $35.00 "We're so proud of you Vicky - what a great cause to run for!"
JOHN ALEXANDER VILLA $20.00 " GOOD LUCK COUS !!!!!!!"
Margie Treadway $20.00 "Hope you have a good race! Margie"
Jeannette Sabala $20.00 "love you girl! proud of you for doing this!!! my company matches my donations so i will need to give you that info in person. "
Kathy & Don Dodson $40.00 "This is a great project. We're proud you can put your running expertise to work again for a wonderful cause. Here's to hitting your GOAL!!!!!!!!"
Luke McKibben $35.00 "Your feet were made for this! I is proud!~"
Anonymous $20.00 "Run Hard Mike!"
Cynthia Schuster $35.00 "My brother is such a do-gooder. He can run, too. :) "
bill jensen $35.00 "Good luck and don't forget the Advil!"
Gerene & Michael Schuster $50.00 "Run hard Michael. Love you, Mom & Dad"
Debora Hottman $20.00 "Michael, child advocates have played an important role in my daughter, Brenda's life. She came to us via CPS and had a wonderful Ft. Bend advocate named Maggie Turner. That was in 1995. We went to Maggie's for dinner last week end and Brenda is now my daughter! What a support Maggie was during some very difficult times. Debbie Hottman"
Buzi Taylor $35.00 "Mike, I am really proud of you. I'll never forget Hugh coming across the finish line of the Marine Corp Marathon. Be sure to send pictures. buzi v"
Sara Patterson $35.00 "GREAT CAUSE!"
Jeannette Sabala $10.00 "love you girl! "
Victoria Wilson $100.00 "Thanks for your good work-Vikki"
farah jaffarzad $100.00 "Keep up the great work...You are awesome. Farah"
Patrick & Lydia Peldner $50.00 "Good luck! Run slower the first ten miles. P & L "
JESSICA schuster $35.00 "I love you honey!"
Ro-Anne Furstenfeld $135.00 "Julie, You are such a blessing to these precious children. Thank you so much for what you are doing. Keeping you and your children in my prayers. Ro-Anne"
Carol Sicuro $35.00 "I am so happy to support your efforts for such a worthy cause. Best of luck. "
Ann Sever $200.00 "Thank you, Julie, for the deep love of children you express and for your willingness to serve. You are a blessing and the children are blessed. "
Anonymous $10.00 "Good luck, Mike."
Stefan Kreuzer $1,000.00 "Keep up the good work. We can only wish there were more people like you. sk"
Brian Stutt $100.00 "Yen, I am so proud of you...you go girl!"
Sofia John $100.00 "Yen, proud of the work you are doing .... A great cause indeed!!!"
Lawrence Swearingen $260.00 "Julie, These kids are so fortunate to have you as their advocate and I am so lucky to have you in my life. Thank you for being who you are. With Love, Lawrence "
Tommy Le $20.00 "good luck Yen!!! love, your broke brother"
Kikm Godfrey $50.00 "Go Rita Go !!!!!"
Anthony & Nicole Odom $135.00 "Child Advocates, Inc. is a wonderful organization. May God continue to use you and this organization to make a difference in a child's life. Always know that each of you are truly appreciated and God sent. Be Blessed!"
Kim Le $100.00 "Nhan and me wanted to show our support for you and Child Advocates. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year ...and don't forget to stretch before running ;)"
Sue Park $35.00 "You rock, Rita! Have fun and good luck next month :)"
Uyen Trinh $35.00 "YOU RUN/POWER WALK THAT 13 MILES YEN! =D haha <3"
Stan & Sonia Thampi $150.00 "Good Luck Yen! We better see you at the finish line!!! Or else we'll need a full refund! haha :o)"
Shirley leong $10.00 "Good Luck!!"
theresa martinez $35.00 "what can I say ur AmaZinG! You have the biggest heart ever!"
casey watson $50.00 "I'm so proud of you, Victoria!!! I'll be routing for you!!! You are AWESOME!!! Amazing cause, too!!! Te amo siempre!!!"
Catherine Ellett $40.00 "Run like the wind! We'll be watching for you!"
elizabeth Lorber $10.00 "Happy Walking!!!"
Barbara Rodes $50.00 "Hi Rita, Glad I could help. Best wishes for a Happy New Year, and let's get together soon. Barbara"
Kristen Anderson $35.00 "Good Luck Tex and Jeff! "
Ashley Pavlic $35.00 "Hi Melissa! Good luck in the marathon! - Ashley Pavlic"
Bert Muston $25.00 "RUN LEE RUN ! or maybe just walk, it's easier. Good Luck! Bert & Roy"
Belinda Youngdale $50.00 "Good luck, Rita. I am so proud of you!"
Megan Stewart $35.00 "Good luck guys!!"
Teresa Welborn $35.00 "We are behind you 100%. Love, Mom and Dad"
Kathy Romoff Hidden "Good luck, Elizabeth!"
Lynda Transier $500.00 "Go Marla Go - Run Marla Run!!!!! Love ya - Lynda"
Collette Pechous $15.00 "This is a great organization and cause~ I wish I could do more right now. You go, Lynna!"
Bonnie Tresch $35.00 "You go, Sheila! What a great thing you are doing! Bonnie"
Nicholas Karam $35.00 "Great job, Lynna!"
james & Denise Villafranca $35.00 "sheila Great job !"
Paola Sansores $35.00 "good luck!"
Kevin/Susan Roach Hidden "Good luck, Lissa and Jeff. We are so proud of all you are doing for the precious, defenseless, little children. Thank you, and walk/run strong! Love, Mom and Dad"
Anonymous $10.00 "don't forget your water belt! good luck!!"
Frances Hernandez $40.00 "Good Luck Lynna!"
Annegret Goehring $135.00 "Go, girl, go"
CAROLYN WAGNER $35.00 "THANK YOU FOR GETTING ME INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT."
Joan and Dave Little Hidden "Walk on Melissa & Jeff!!!!"
Kathi Miles $35.00 "Good Luck Sheldon, We love you lots! "
Litty Samuel $50.00 "Yen, good luck on the race! You CAN do it! Just remember to think: "Margarita...Margarita.....Margarita!" Love you lots!!!! Good luck (not that you need it)!!!! :)"
Sonja ter Harkel $15.00 "Good luck on the run !"
Patti & Billy Clifford $35.00 "You go Sheila!!"
Tammie Villafranca $20.00 "Sheila, Good Luck.....Break A Leg!!! LOL Tammie"
Anonymous Hidden "I'm glad you made it Cindy!"
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