LARC’s 6th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament Raises More Than $30,000

LARC’s 6th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament Raises More Than $30,000

(FORT MYERS, Fla. May 10, 2024) –Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), hosted the sixth annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays in Nokomis.  The event raised more than $30,000.  All proceeds benefit LARC’s programs and services that help individuals with IDD achieve.   The tournament provided participants with a fun and meaningful way to contribute to the cause while enjoying a day of outdoor recreation.  

Top teams were:

First Place:  Sunset Air and Home Services

Second Place: Pop Gun Team

Third Place:  Honc Marine Contracting, Inc.

Kenny King was the Top Overall Shooter

Maddi Freeland was the Top Female Shooter

“Established in 1954, LARC has been a cornerstone in the community, offering vocational training, residential services, and a vast array of community inclusion programs to help individuals lead fulfilling lives,” said Angela Katz, LARC’s Executive Director.  “Tournament participants and sponsors are directly supporting LARC’s mission of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their full potential.”

The success of the event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors including Grampy’s Charities, Honc Marine Contracting, Inc., Sunset Air and Home Services , All Star Equipment Rentals, Crews Environmental, Turf Equipment Solutions, Lee Health, Strayhorn, Persons-Mulicka & Fisher, Mark Loren Designs, HWGA Supply,  the Garcia Family Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, HUB International, Enclosure Rescue, Manatee Mobility Vans Fort Myers, Elite Remodeling, Bimbo Bakeries USA, and Wear the Fund.

LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually, and participants range from 14 to 81.  LARC’s main campus is located at 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers.  LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes located in Fort Myers and Cape Coral.

To learn more about LARC and its impactful programs, visit www.larcleecounty.org or contact Angela Katz, Executive Director, at 239-334-6285 x210 or [email protected].

About LARC

Established in 1954, LARC is a training center for success for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually, and participants range from 14 to 81.

LARC offers vocational training, youth programs, community residential and employment services, and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis.  LARC’s main campus is located at 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers.  LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes.