Inviting community members to attend, the Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri-Valley and Hoops for Hope are set to host the fifth annual Shoot-A-Thon on Saturday, April 15.

Participants of all ages and skill-levels are encouraged to take aim with a minimum fundraising goal of $20. Throughout the event, attendees will be divided into groups and will take turns shooting free-throws for one hour.

Special Olympics athletes and coaches will also be shooting hoops for the cause throughout the event.

Local families, clubs and groups are welcome to start a team and start fundraising. Individuals are also encouraged to sign up and will be assigned to a team upon arrival.

All proceeds from the Shoot-A-Thon will go on to benefit Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri-Valley and Hoops of Hope.

The event will also feature a silent auction from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. and a friendly competition between local basketball teams from 2 to 3 p.m.

The fifth annual Shoot-A-Thon is set to be held on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Santa Clarita Gymnasium at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway.

To sign up and set up a fundraising page, click here. For more information about Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri-Valley, click here. To learn more about Hoops of Hope, click here.