October 14, 2015 at 1:47 p.m.
Carry the Torch Fundraiser raises $15,525 for Northwoods charities
Carry the Torch Fundraiser raises $15,525 for Northwoods charities
As part of the event that has been held for the past six years, participants competed in trap and sporting clay competitions on one of the premier shooting facilities in the Midwest. The Lakeland Pantry, the Wisconsin Central Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Northwoods United Way and the Lac du Flambeau Youth Center will each receive approximately $3,880 as part of the proceeds of the event.
John Muir, a four-time All-American trap champion and a former professional shooter with the Winchester Firearms Company for 10 years, led participants in shooting demonstrations that morning in preparation for the trap and sporting clays competitions. Awards were presented to top place finishers in a number of categories. Participants also had the chance to win prizes during raffles held at the end of the event.
"We're so glad to be part of this wonderful day," said Amy Vanney, president of the Northwoods United Way. The United Way helps fund more than 20 agencies that provide services such as family resource assistance, temporary housing and youth activities to Northwoods residents.
The American Red Cross will use its donation to help with disaster relief and providing assistance to fire victims in the Northwoods and central Wisconsin area. The Red Cross also teaches classes on CPR and emergency preparedness, along with sending assistance to armed service members and their families, according to John Gross, a Northwoods American Red Cross disaster response volunteer.
The Lac du Flambeau Youth (Abinoojiiyag) Center offers a wide variety of after school and cultural programs for more than 500 youth in the Lac du Flambeau area. The Youth Center will use the donation to help fund its many club activities, including cultural activities and Ojibwe language instructional programs.
Last, the Lakeland Pantry serves more than 1,800 families throughout the Lakeland area. These families receive a two-week supply of food along with clothing, infant supplies and other essentials. The pantry routinely distributes 16,000 pounds of food items each week.
"Thank you to all of our participants and our generous sponsors who helped make this incredible event possible. Carry the Torch is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together with our business and community partners to truly make a difference in the lives of Northwoods residents," said Lake of the Torches' Director of Marketing Leana Schlecht.
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