{"id":20842,"date":"2025-10-28T17:06:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/?post_type=blog&p=20842"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:06:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:06:28","slug":"play-ball-to-support-soaring-kidz","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/blog\/play-ball-to-support-soaring-kidz\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaming Up for a Purpose: PuroClean and Rafail Insurance Play Ball to Support Soaring Kidz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Friendly competition, big smiles, and an even bigger cause \u2014 Sebastian and the PuroClean team in action at the 3v3 game<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This past weekend, PuroClean of Central Southwest Houston had the honor of sponsoring and participating in the Soaring Kidz Charity Basketball Tournament, an annual event hosted and organized by Mark Rafail <\/strong>of Rafail Insurance Agency.<\/a> The tournament brought together local businesses, families, and community members in a shared mission \u2014 to uplift and empower children with special needs through the joy of sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Community Where Every Child Belongs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Soaring Kidz <\/a>is a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to providing year-round sports programs for children ages 4\u201314 with special needs. The organization \u201caims to provide access to recreational, group, and individual exercise to maximize each child\u2019s potential for movement,\u201d creating opportunities for inclusion, mobility, and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSoaring Kidz is open to every child and teen from diverse backgrounds, each facing unique challenges associated with physical, social, or cognitive disabilities” every child is “embraced within our inclusive community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kids are pictured celebrating after a basketball game <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Mark Rafail, this mission holds special meaning. \u201cMy connection to Soaring Kidz is deeply personal,\u201d he shared. \u201cI attended the same church as the organization\u2019s founder, Mina Iskander, and used to volunteer. I wanted to find ways to contribute beyond volunteering. Supporting Soaring Kidz lets me bring together my passion for the organization, my love for basketball, and my appreciation for my clients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mark Rafail Interview at the Soaring Kidz Basketball Tournament <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Sports and Support \u2014 All Year Long<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mark Rafail emphasizes that \u201cthere really isn\u2019t another organization that provides year-round programs for special needs children outside of the Special Olympics. Soaring Kidz creates opportunities for children to stay active, build mobility, and experience teamwork and camaraderie \u2014 the same reasons other children play. It also gives parents the rewarding experience of watching their kids from the sidelines. Our goal is to raise both funds and awareness so we can continue to grow, expand our staff, and eventually open a dedicated facility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PuroClean of Central Southwest Houston Initiative in PuroClean Cares Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For PuroClean, participating in this event went far beyond sponsorship \u2014 it was about joining a cause that aligns with the company\u2019s mission of service, compassion, and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe value an open and collaborative work environment \u2014 one that extends beyond the office,\u201d says Nilo Quiroz<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cEvents like this give us the chance to connect with each other\u2019s families and strengthen those relationships in a fun, active setting.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Through the PuroClean Cares\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> program, franchise owners and local partners across the nation actively support their communities through volunteerism, donations, and outreach programs. Initiatives such as the Season of Giving<\/em> campaign and Adopt A Classroom<\/em> highlight PuroClean\u2019s ongoing commitment to uplifting families and children in need. The program\u2019s past honorees, like \u201cMiss Kathy,\u201d recognized for her exceptional community service, embody the spirit of compassion and action that PuroClean strives to uphold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PuroClean Care Award Winner in Sugar Land TX<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By sponsoring events like the Soaring Kidz Basketball Tournament, PuroClean continues to demonstrate that restoration extends beyond property \u2014 it\u2019s about restoring lives, building relationships, and strengthening the communities they serve. The partnership between PuroClean and Rafail Insurance Agency reflects how local businesses can come together to make a tangible difference, supporting organizations like Soaring Kidz that foster inclusivity, confidence, and joy for children with special needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special thank you to all the volunteers who made this event possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need help with cleanup or restoration? We\u2019re here for you 24\/7. Visit our website <\/a>or call (832) 856-5900<\/a>\u2014 our experts will get your home back to normal in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soaring Kidz Basketball Tournament hosted by Rafail Insurance Agency and sponsored by PuroClean Central Southwest Houston. Playing basketball and competing to raise funds for year-round programs for special needs kids ages 4-14. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":968,"featured_media":20844,"template":"","blog-category":[13],"class_list":["post-20842","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-category-in-the-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/968"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20842\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20844"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/houston-tx-puroclean-central-southwest-houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-category?post=20842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}