Dear Family and Friends,

It is that time of year again! We must give back to our veterans! Together much good has been done in our efforts to support our local injured military heroes over the last 9 years. Thank you for your generous support - mission accomplished!

We are also very excited to announce this year’s event, which is just around the corner, and that we are supporting Freedom River Inc. again this year.

Freedom River is designed to be a comprehensive outdoor recreation center located in Livingston County, Michigan, and assists in re-assimilation of the injured U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families. Located on 94 acres on the Huron River and Gill Lake, Freedom River will be free for veterans, active military, and their families. Freedom River’s idea is simple – to deliver a peaceful place for veterans and their families where thy can relax, recover, and rejuvenate in Michigan’s beautiful outdoors. Freedom River is building a strong community of veterans and like-minded allies that share the passion for veterans and their loved one’s well-being. Freedom River is a unique place for veterans and their families to connect physically, emotionally, and spiritually to combat the isolation and repercussions of loneliness, PTSD, depression, and all that comes with the re-assimilation to civilian life.

All veterans can specifically benefit from being in nature, exercise, sunlight, campfire therapy, and community building. Programs will promote physical and mental well-being, foster a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities for personal growth and skill development. As we strive to expand our offerings, Freedom River remains committed to serving veterans and their families by providing meaningful and impactful outdoor recreation experiences. You can learn more about the organization at www.freedomriver.org

The Freedom River Golf Invitational and all our generous contributors are committed to our mission to raise needed funds for veterans of Freedom River. As always, 100% of the funds raised from these events will be donated directly to Freedom River Inc. The money raised at the golf outing will go towards the building of the wellness center and the programming for the veterans and their families.

Our 9th Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational on Monday, September 21st, 2026 at The Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Our major sponsor, MotorCity Casino Hotel, has made it possible to have such a grand event.

We all call upon you, our family and friends, to join our efforts to aid this organization, fulfill the needs of our heroes, and help acclimate our veterans back into civilian life.

We look forward to you joining us for the 9th Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational Tournament on Monday, September 21st, 2026 at The Wyndgate Country Club. There is a pairings party that is included with your foursome of golfers for Saturday September 19th, 2026, 5:00pm at Amnesia located at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. Each golfer is invited to bring a guest, to the party. While golfing, your foursome will also spend the day on the course with our veteran heroes. If you can’t attend the golfing, a dinner-only option is available, or you may wish to simply donate to this worthy cause.

Attached is additional information on the Invitational Fundraiser. We have all seen the results first hand and it is amazing what we can do together for our wounded veterans!

Sincerely,

Paul Carabelli Zac Zenz

9th Annual Veterans Golf Invitational

Benefiting Freedom River