Events/Campaigns/Funds
Benefit Dinner
The Child Advocacy Center hosted its first Benefit Dinner in the spring of 2006. This special evening is the CAC's largest fundraising effort each year. It is built around the Dr. John P. Ferguson Award for Child Advocacy which is awarded to a group or individual who has demonstrated a true passion for helping and/or advocating for abused children.
The dinner is traditionally held in late May or early June and raises funds through sponsorships and table and ticket sales. For more information or to support this wonderful event, call Linda, 831-2327.
Dr. John P. Ferguson Award for Child Advocacy Recipients
- 2006 – Dr. John P. Ferguson
- 2007 – Junior League of Springfield
- 2008 – Jill Patterson
- 2009 – Dr. Jim Blaine and Judge Tom Mountjoy
- 2010 – Ron Carrier
- 2011 – Peggy Pearl
High Stakes Chili
This new event, planned and organized by Sertoma Clubs and six participating non-profits, is a lead-in to Sertoma Club’s long-running and highly-successful Sertoma Chili Cook-off weekend in February. With a different flavor and audience, High Stakes Chili is a blend of casino games, chefs competition, silent auction and fun! The CAC is responsible for acquiring both sponsorships and silent auction items for High Stakes Chili.
Burgers & Cheers
Originally created by Leadership Springfield Class XXIII as “Burgers & Beer,” this event has been adopted by the CAC’s Young Advocates Council. After selling out its first year (2011), the committee unanimously voted to make it an annual event. Held in April and next door to the CAC at Ebbetts Field, Burgers & Cheers featured live music, raffles, a silent auction, good food, fun and tours of the CAC. Interested sponsors and donors of silent auction items are encourage to call Linda at the CAC, 831-2327.
Guns vs. Guards
Springfield Police Detective Al Estrada created this event in 2010 to support the services of the CAC. Co-sponsored by Queen City Sertoma Club, the Federal Medical Center and Springfield Police Officers Association, this multi-faceted event was an instant success. In 2011, the GvG Gala will feature a golf tournament, Tip-off Party and competitive basketball game between the Guns (Springfield Police Officers) and the Guards (Federal Medical Center). Sponsors and silent auction items are needed.
Annual Campaign
The Child Advocacy Center began conducting an annual campaign in the summer of 2008. Designed to coordinate with "National Fly a Kite Day" in June, the direct-mail effort is designed to raise critical operating funds for of the CAC. Donations are accepted year-round for each campaign.
To make an online donation, simply click the "Donate Now' button on our home page. Or, checks may be sent to the Child Advocacy Center, 1033 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806. Please write "Annual Campaign" in the memo line.
Shae Ruark Memorial Endowment Fund
The Shae Ruark Memorial Endowment Fund was established in September 2007 in memory and in honor of Shae Ruark. Shae was the Child Advocacy Center's development director when he passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2007.
In his honor, the CAC board of directors established a memorial fund with Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The endowed fund generates annual income to support the mission of the CAC.
To make a donation, checks may be sent to:
Child Advocacy Center
1033 E. Walnut
Springfield, MO 65806
Please write "Shae Ruark Fund" in the memo line.
