This April 28 Levy County ARC fund raiser takes place on Florida’s famous Waccasassa River and brings you through the heart of Florida’s back country. Sightings of deer, wild boar, alligators, and all types of snakes are a frequent occurrence for race contestants. The race covers 15 miles of twists and turns and the current rain fall can have a dramatic effect on the river, adding to the challenge. It starts at the Waccasassa Bridge, six miles west of the stop light in Bronson on State Road 24. It finishes at US Highway 19 at the Waccasassa Bridge, six miles south of Otter Creek.

ARC is a worthy cause. The following is excerpted from the Floorida ARC website , http://www.arcflorida.org/, and is well worth reading.

The Arc of Florida works with local, state and national partners and advocates for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, spina bifida, cerebral palsy (CP), prader-willi syndrome and other developmental disabilities to be fully included in all aspects of their community. We also work to reduce the incidence of and eliminate the consequences of developmental disabilities through education, awareness, research, advocacy and support of families, friends and the community.