American Widow Project, competes for Funds raised by Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q

AUSTIN, Texas - April 9, 2014 - PRLog -- The American Widow Project, in addition to two other military related non-profits are competing to win funds raised by Rudy’s Bar-B-Q in May as part of its annual Cup for a Cause Fundraising campaign. Facebook users can vote for the charity of their choice by visiting Rudy’s Facebook page and clicking the “Poll” tab. Facebook users can vote once a day throughout the competition. The charity with the most number of votes at midnight (CDT) on May 31^st will receive 50% of the total funds raised during the month long fundraiser while the 1^st and 2^nd runners-up will receive 35% and 15% respectively.

Funds are raised from dollar donations made by Rudy’s guests who purchase a large drink served in the special Rudy’s camouflage designed cups that will feature the logos of its three charity partners.

The American Widow Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to our nation’s military widows. The mission of the American Widow Project is to connect military widows through peer based support programs designed to educate, empower and assist in rebuilding their lives in the face of tragedy. Through their programs, the organization has reached over 1500 military widows nationwide and continues to reach and support new military widows on a daily basis. The funds raised from this event will significantly aid the American Widow Project in continuing to expand their vital programs and support to military widows.