CAMDENTON, Mo. — Vlasic Labs will host the fourth annual Missouri Vlasic Classic at Old Kinderhook Resort May 1–3, bringing together leaders from across the cannabis industry for a weekend of golf, advocacy, and direct impact. This year’s tournament will raise funds for The Forgotten Prisoner, a justice reform initiative dedicated to bringing awareness to excessive sentencing and supporting impacted families. Proceeds will directly support former professional basketball player Jarred Shaw and his family as he serves a 26-month prison sentence in Indonesia related to cannabis gummies he purchased to manage his Crohn’s disease.
Shaw, a former NCAA standout and international basketball player, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2010 and relied on cannabis to manage the chronic condition. Unaware of the country’s severe drug laws, he ordered a small amount of cannabis gummies while playing for the Indonesia Basketball League. He initially faced the death penalty but ultimately was sentenced to 26 months in prison.
While incarcerated, Shaw’s health has deteriorated, as prison conditions and limited access to proper nutrition and his doctors have worsened his Crohn’s symptoms, contributing to a weight loss of more than 30 pounds.
In addition to raising funds for Shaw’s family, Vlasic encourages Americans to contact U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Peter Haymond to urge diplomatic engagement and humanitarian consideration to get Shaw back to the United States as soon as possible.
The 2025 Missouri tournament raised $20,000, including $13,700 for Freedom Grow, $5,000 for the Last Prisoner Project, and $1,300 in direct educational support for Deshaun Durham following his release. Across Missouri, Michigan, and Las Vegas events, the Vlasic Classic series has raised more than $140,000 for second-chance initiatives nationwide.
The Missouri event will feature a welcome mixer on Friday, a Saturday shotgun-start tournament, and an awards gala. Proceeds from player registration, sponsorships, raffles, and on-course competitions will support The Forgotten Prisoner and Jarred Shaw’s family.
