Shelton Resident Organized First Annual Dodge Ball Tournament

Instead of spending the day at the beach this summer, nearly 13 teams played dodge ball inside for the benefit of The Kennedy Center and Sterling House in Stratford.  

Dan L’Altrella of Shelton organized the First Annual Dodge Ball Tournament at Flood Middle School in Stratford. He raised a total of $1,500, which was split evenly between these two well-known organizations.  

“Since my brother is a client of The Kennedy Center, I wanted to earmark funds for the many wonderful programs The Kennedy Center offers the community,” L’Altrella said.  

Nearly 80 participants had fun on the dodge ball court for two great area causes. The following professionals donated their services to this successful first-time fundraiser: Rita’s Ice in Bridgeport, disc jockey Brian Kearney of Stratford and Mike Liebensohn of Shelton and his wife Heather, who photographed and videotaped this fun event.   

The Kennedy Center is a nationally accredited, non-profit, community-based rehabilitation organization that currently serves over 1,900 individuals annually. The agency is headquartered in Trumbull and actively responds to the needs of the community throughout the region by offering innovative, comprehensive service options to persons with disabilities and special needs, from birth to senior years. The Kennedy Center operates 21 community experience programs, 16 group homes, an industries program composed of six businesses, supported and competitive employment and job placement services, a family support and respite service, travel training, and a variety of children’s programs.