"Best event of the year" - Kyle Larson’s wife Katelyn honors Martin Truex Jr. Foundation event remembering Sherry Pollex

Kyle and Katelyn Larson recently honored Martin Truex Jr.'s ex-girlfriend, Sherry Pollex, in an event with other NASCAR couples. In a social media post, the Hendrick Motorsport driver's wife deemed it the best event of the year.

Remembering Pollex on her first death anniversary, the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in association with the Sherry Strong Foundation continued the charitable tradition of Catwalk for a Cause, a fashion gala to raise money for children with cancer.

In a recent Instagram post, the wife of the 2021 Cup Series champion shared a picture of their ramp walk along with a kid. She wrote:

"The best event of the year! Honored to be apart of the #catwalkforcause Noelle we had such a fun night with you! 💕 Thank you @mtjfoundation @sherrystrongoc."

Furthermore, the MTJ Foundation shared a post on Instagram honoring Pollex on her death anniversary. The post read:

"One year ago, we lost a fearless leader and a fierce advocate for women and children everywhere. She was brave, she was strong, and she faced fear head on with grace and grit. She changed more lives than she probably ever realized, and we are so much better for knowing her."

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NASCAR drivers came together for the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation

Amidst the heated 2024 NASCAR playoff, leaving the competition aside, Cup Series drivers assembled and supported the charitable cause.

In 2007, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Truex Jr. with her then-girlfriend, Pollex, started the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation advocating ovarian and children cancer well before Pollex was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. However, after a hard-fought battle, she sadly passed away in 2023.

Fox Sports journalist Bob Pockrass gave a glimpse of the event where names like Dale Earnhardr Jr. and Joey Logano made an appearance.

"A few highlights of drivers walking with cancer patients at the Catwalk For A Cause that benefitted the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation and Sherry Strong Foundation last night," Pockrass wrote.

While in a 2022 conversation with The Athletic, Pollex reflected on her "purpose" in life and being the ambassador for the cause. She said:

"I often wonder if that’s my purpose here. It’s maybe not what I would have chosen for myself — nobody really wants to be the poster child for any type of cancer — but maybe I’m supposed to go through all this so I can pave the way for other women."

Furthermore, she added:

"On some days, that can be a really hard pill to swallow. But on other days, it’s like, ‘You know, I’ve been given this really important role in this life, and if I’m going to leave a legacy behind and help other people, then I need to do it 100 percent."