Vlasic Labs brings Michigan golf fundraiser back July 10

Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10 to raise money for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and support former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event underscores how cannabis justice advocacy remains active even as legalization expands in parts of the U.S. Why it matters: - The Michigan Vlasic Classic is designed to channel cannabis-industry money toward advocacy, prisoner support and restorative justice. - Tournament proceeds will support The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and help Jarred Shaw and his family while he remains incarcerated in Indonesia on cannabis-related charges. - The event reflects a broader push inside the cannabis industry to keep cannabis criminalization and international drug penalties in public view. What happened: - Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10, 2026. - JARS Cannabis is the presenting sponsor. - The tournament will bring together cannabis-industry leaders for golf, networking, advocacy and fundraising. - Vlasic Labs said the event will center on restorative justice and community building. The details: - Shaw is a former professional basketball player and NCAA standout. - Shaw used cannabis to manage Crohn’s disease symptoms. - Shaw ordered cannabis gummies while playing professionally in Indonesia and faced severe legal consequences under the country’s drug laws. - Shaw avoided the death penalty but remains incarcerated and continues to face serious health challenges in prison. - A recent Inside Edition feature covered Shaw’s story. - The Michigan Vlasic Classic follows a Missouri event that raised $25,000 for cannabis justice groups, including $20,000 for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation. - The Vlasic Classic series across Michigan, Missouri and Las Vegas has now raised more than $165,000 for justice reform organizations, prisoner support initiatives, second-chance programs and advocacy efforts nationwide. - Tournament play will use a shotgun start on St. John’s premier 18-hole golf course. - The weekend will also include an Awards Gala and the annual Willy V Afterparty. - The afterparty will include sponsor activations, entertainment, raffles and on-course experiences. - Michigan brands and retailers already set to participate include Lume, Kushy Punch and Jeeter. - Cannabis companies Zig Zag, Dutchie and Kairos Testing are also featured participants. - Sponsorship options include hole sponsorships, branded activations, afterparty sponsorships and experiential partnerships. - Organizers said sponsorship opportunities remain available for companies that want to participate. - Interested sponsors or registrants can contact Willy@VlasicLabs.com. Between the lines: - The event doubles as both a fundraiser and an industry networking platform, which helps broaden its reach beyond a single charity campaign. - The focus on Shaw connects U.S. cannabis business activism with the human cost of drug enforcement outside the U.S. - The cumulative fundraising total suggests the Vlasic Classic has become a recurring vehicle for cannabis justice philanthropy. What’s next: - The Michigan tournament is set for July 10 at St. John’s Resort. - Sponsorships and registrations are still open ahead of the event. - Vlasic Labs appears likely to keep using the Vlasic Classic series as a fundraising and advocacy platform. - More information is available through Vlasic Labs’ social channel: Vlasic Labs on Instagram .