Golfers Raise $43,000 for Project That Aids the Release and Reentry of Those Incarcerated for Non-Violent Cannabis-Related Offenses
Date:  06-18-2024

The Last Prisoner Project aims to reform America's criminal legal system via progressive drug policies
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CAMDENTON, Mo., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vlasic Labs hosted the second annual Vlasic Classic charity golf outing last week in Missouri, marking the first of two annual events dedicated to supporting the Last Prisoner Project. This noteworthy charity is focused on the release and reentry of individuals incarcerated for nonviolent cannabis-related offenses. The event was funded by sponsors in the cannabis industry representing over $1 billion in annual revenue, including Show Me, Vivid, Illicit, Kushy Punch, Robust, Good Day Farm, and more.

The Vlasic Classic in Missouri featured a well-attended mixer, an 18-hole golf tournament, and a prestigious awards gala. More than 100 key decision makers from Missouri and around the country participated as sponsors or on one of the 27 teams, representing the majority of retailers in Missouri. Building on the success of this event, Vlasic Labs is excited to announce the expansion of the Vlasic Classic to Michigan, with the next event scheduled for August 16-18 at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth.

The Vlasic Classic is a testament to the Vlasic family's enduring legacy of philanthropy, which has seen significant financial contributions to numerous important causes over the decades. In his heartfelt speech at the awards gala, Rick Vlasic, Co-Founder of Vlasic Labs, emphasized how the event encapsulates his late father's four great passions: Family, Business, Philanthropy, and Golf. Continue reading >>>