On Jan. 8, Plant City Elks Lodge #1727 presented Adam Marasco a check for $1,500 from the Florida Elks Army of Hope program. This will help him attend a summer program that will prepare him for a career in medicine. His father is 1st Sgt. Patrick Marasco who served 23 years and did three tours in the Middle East. His mother, Deann Marasco, was a family readiness coordinator for 15 years. Pictured with Adam is Judy Wise, District Veterans Services Chairman.