Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) invites the community to the 2022 “Show Us Your Socks Showdown” to raise awareness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  March commemorates LARC’s 68th anniversary and Developmental Disability Awareness month.

During March, LARC invites businesses and their employees to donate a dollar or more to LARC and wear a favorite pair of crazy socks.  Donations will benefit LARC’s programs and services that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve.

LARC employees will be traveling around the community looking for the craziest, most creative socks, collecting donations, and sharing photos of participants on social media.  Participants can also share photos and videos of their awesome socks by tagging LARC and using #Sockchallenge2022, #LARC, and #GoodFunGoodCause.

“We understand that individuality is the spice of life, and even the most conservative dressers can get a little crazy on their feet,” said Angela Katz, LARC’s Executive Director.  “Wear your most creative socks and show the community that you support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.  Then, challenge your friends and other companies to join the fun!”

Established in 1954, LARC is a training center for success for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually, ranging from 14 to 78.

LARC offers youth programs, vocational training, community residential services, and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis.  LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes located in Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.

Developmental Disability Awareness month was established to raise awareness about integrating individuals with developmental disabilities in every part of the communities they live in and shed light on the barriers these individuals still face in connecting with others in their communities.

To register your company to participate in the Show Us Your Socks Showdown, visit www.larcleecounty.org or contact Ian Norris, LARC’s Director of Development and Communications, at 239-334-6285 x 229 or [email protected].

About LARC

Established in 1954, LARC Inc.’s mission is to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families to reach their full potential.  LARC is a 501(c)3 that provides programs and services for approximately 300 local men and women annually.  The nonprofit offers youth programs, vocational training, community residential 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 located in Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.  For more information, visit www.larcleecounty.org.