The Kevin Bell and Colonel Andrew W LaMar Jr Shoot for Veterans

The Kevin Bell and Colonel Andrew W LaMar Jr Shoot for Veterans Kevin Bell was diagnosed at age seven with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a neurological disorder which robbed him of the ability to walk and to write by age 11.

The Kevin Bell and Colonel Andrew W LaMar Jr Shoot for Veterans is a fundraising event held annually in memory of Kevin Bell and Colonel Andrew W LaMar Jr to raise money for the Auburn Veterans Committee. As the disease progressed, Kevin could do less and less for himself physically while his mother, Debbie Allen, fought tirelessly to keep his days full of hope and opportunity. Despite being confi

ned to a wheelchair and unable to record his own class notes, Kevin graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Psychology at age 19 and went on to obtain a degree in Spanish two years later. Kevin loved Auburn University! During his campus years, Kevin became well known riding his scooter to class accompanied by Shelby, his black Labrador Retriever, who was his constant companion and trained assistance dog. Despite severe physical limitations, Kevin remained unusually upbeat and while he was able, enjoyed the challenges of substituting as a teacher with Auburn City Schools. His life is a true inspiration, not only to those who knew him but to many others who were uplifted by what he achieved against all odds. His accomplishments stand as a testament to the unfailing love of his mother, Debbie, and sister, Allison Bell, as well as Kevin’s own dogged determination to succeed. On the morning of April 17th, 2010, at age 29, Kevin succumbed to Friedreich’s Ataxia, after having excelled in spite of it for so many years. In 2008, the City of Auburn and the Auburn Veterans Committee established the Auburn Veterans Scholarship Foundation in an effort to show the Auburn community’s appreciation for the sacrifices made by our service men and women and their families. The goal is to provide annual scholarships to assist local veterans and dependents in attending a local, post-secondary educational institution. The Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot is honored to serve in this effort with able assistance from veterans and AU ROTC students! The 2015 event was our best year yet and allowed us to donate $11,500 to the Auburn Veterans Committee at the City of Auburn’s Veteran’s Day celebration. We hope to continue to assist this great cause for many years to come, and we appreciate your support!

08/11/2020

Due to COVID 19, we have decided to cancel this year's Bell LaMar Shoot for Veterans. Please be safe, and we hope to see y'all next year!

We're looking forward to a great event this Saturday! Thank you to all those who have helped make it possible!
10/08/2019

We're looking forward to a great event this Saturday! Thank you to all those who have helped make it possible!

Here's this year's invitation! Let us know if you want to reserve a spot to shoot or sponsor a station!
08/14/2019

Here's this year's invitation! Let us know if you want to reserve a spot to shoot or sponsor a station!

Honoring two great men! Please join us for this most worthy cause.
04/09/2019

Honoring two great men! Please join us for this most worthy cause.

We are excited to announce an additional honoree for the Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot (KBMS). It will henceforth be known a...
04/09/2019

We are excited to announce an additional honoree for the Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot (KBMS). It will henceforth be known as the Kevin Bell and Colonel Andrew W LaMar Jr Shoot for Veterans. The Auburn Veterans Committee (AVC) became the beneficiary of the KBMS in 2013 because Colonel LaMar recommended we benefit a local group to help people closer to home. The effort would be more successful if we worked for and with a nearby organization. He was correct, and the event has been a success with much help and support from members of the AVC as well as the Auburn University ROTC and other local veterans. Colonel LaMar attended every shoot from the event’s beginning in 2009 and supported it wholeheartedly until his death in 2015. ***Save the Date – The Kevin Bell and Colonel Andrew W LaMar Jr Shoot for Veterans will be back at the Orvis Shooting Grounds in Sylacauga on Saturday, October 12th! Mark your calendars to attend!***

Lower Wetumpka Sports Club
11/16/2018

Lower Wetumpka Sports Club

Please make plans to join us for this year's Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot benefiting the Auburn Veterans Committee on Satud...
07/30/2018

Please make plans to join us for this year's Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot benefiting the Auburn Veterans Committee on Satuday, October 20th! The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club this year. Reserve your spot today!

benefiting the Auburn Veterans Committee
10/15/2017

benefiting the Auburn Veterans Committee

10/06/2017

The Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot benefiting the Auburn Veterans Committee is one week from tomorrow! Let us know by 5 pm on Monday if you'd like to participate or sponsor a station!

The Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot benefiting the Auburn Veterans Committee is 1 month from today – Saturday, October 14th at...
09/14/2017

The Kevin Bell Memorial Shoot benefiting the Auburn Veterans Committee is 1 month from today – Saturday, October 14th at the Orvis Shooting Grounds in Sylacauga! Let us know soon if you want to reserve a spot to shoot!

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