First look: ‘Catwalk’ kickoff with drivers, kids at Rescue Ranch

By Staff Report | Published: April 10, 2019 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

1 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Participants in this year's Martin Truex Jr. Foundation Catwalk for a Cause event in May met at Rescue Ranch on April 9 for a painting and pizza party to officially kickoff the 'Catwalk' season.

2 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Catwalk for a Cause is co-founded by NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. and his longtime girlfriend Sherry Pollex (pictured). This year will be the 10-year anniversary of the Foundation's signature event.

3 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

But first ... we paint. Martin Truex Jr. looks as intense here as he does on a restart with five laps to go.

4 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Ryan Newman wields a powerful brush.

5 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Rawr!

6 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Messes were made, but all for a good cause.

7 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

That looks like a belly laugh.

8 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Count Ryan Blaney among the drivers to appear at the April 9 event.

9 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

A two-time Monster Energy Series winner, Blaney showed the same level of hand-eye coordination on the canvas that he does in his No. 12 Team Penske Ford.

10 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Todd Gilliland lends a helping hand.

11 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

So precious.

12 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

"Whoa, a NASCAR driver!"

13 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Ryan and Krissie Newman's Rescue Ranch served as the backdrop for the event.

14 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

Kids took a tour of Rescue Ranch after painting.

15 of 15

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR

The mission statement: Rescue Ranch promotes, through its education, respect for all animals as well as agricultural, environmental and wildlife conservation, and facilitates rehabilitation, rescue and responsible pet ownership in order to enhance the human-animal bond.