Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens’ (LARC) fifth annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 5, 2023, raised $25,000 for the organization that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve. The event was held at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays in Nokomis. Participants were able to bid for great items in chance drawings and an auction.

“A record number of shooters of all skill levels came out for a fun morning supporting LARC. The proceeds LARC receives from events like this are essential to our fundraising efforts and help to raise the critical funds needed for the programs and services that help individuals with disabilities achieve,” said Angela Katz, LARC’s Executive Director.

Awards were presented to the best individual shooters and the first, second, and third-place teams. LARC woodshop and engraving enterprise participants made the awards. The top female shooter was Elaine Barraco. The overall top shooter was Kenny King. The first-place team was Claylateral Damage. The second-place team was Auto Express South, and the third-place team was Honc Marine Contracting.

The event was sponsored by Grampy’s Charities, All Star Equipment Rentals and Sales, Inc., Sunset Air, Crews Environmental, Honc Marine Contracting, Ernie Garcia Group at Morgan Stanley, and HWGA Supply.

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 80.

LARC offers 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.

To learn more about LARC, 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 80.
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.