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Volunteers Assisting The Disabled Inc

Volunteers Assisting The Disabled Inc empowers individuals with disabilities through support services, advocacy, and community engagement, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for those in need.

We would love for you to join us for the VAD Camp Picnic! It is going to be a casual, relaxing day outdoors where our friends, family, and camp community can catch up, share a meal, and enjoy time together. Food and DrinksWe have the main course and grilling essentials covered. Here is what we will be bringing to the pavilion:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Buns and American or Cheddar cheese slices</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Potato chips, tortilla chips, and pretzels</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Condiments including ketchup, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, and mayo</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Coolers, ice, serving pans, and all the grilling equipment</li></ul> How You Can HelpIf you are able to bring something to share, we would greatly appreciate help with side dishes and desserts. Please do not feel obligated if you cannot bring a dish. The most important thing to bring is yourself! Park Features and Things to DoBlossom Heath Park has plenty of amenities to keep everyone comfortable and entertained throughout the afternoon:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Activity Pier: Take a walk out over the water for panoramic views of Lake St. Clair. It is a great spot to relax, take pictures, or even do a little fishing.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Playground: There is a dedicated play area with equipment to keep kids busy and having fun.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Restrooms and Beach House: Clean bathroom facilities are available on site, along with the renovated Beach House if you need a comfortable place to step out of the sun.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Covered Pavilion: Plenty of shaded seating where we can eat and hang out together.</li></ul>Important Park Entry InformationBlossom Heath is restricted to St. Clair Shores residents, and the city requires an advance guest list so our visitors from outside the city can enter smoothly. When you register on this page, please sign up for the maximum number of people that might attend in your group. This ensures we give the gate attendants a relatively accurate headcount so everyone can enter without any trouble. Accessibility and Park DetailsIf anyone in your party needs assistance getting from the parking lot to our pavilion, the park provides a helpful golf cart shuttle service.You can read more about the park facilities and get directions here:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.scsmi.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Blossom-Heath-Park-Pier-7" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.scsmi.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Blossom-Heath-Park-Pier-7</a> We are looking forward to a great afternoon outdoors and cannot wait to see you there!

VAD Camp Picnic

Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to have time to create a profile. About MI-COMBAT Tactical Laser TagForget everything you know about traditional laser tag. MI-COMBAT offers a premier, high-intensity tactical laser tag experience that feels more like an immersive action movie than a game. Located in Madison Heights, the facility features a massive, 22,000-square-foot indoor arena designed to look like an authentic urban battlefield, complete with two-story buildings, strategic vantage points, and a &quot;neighborhood&quot; layout. &nbsp;<div fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'> </div> What Makes It Different?<ul data-path-to-node="4" fr-original-style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Military-Grade Equipment: Participants use state-of-the-art, weighted equipment modeled after real-world gear. These &quot;taggers&quot; provide haptic recoil and sound effects for a truly immersive feel&mdash;no plastic &quot;phasers&quot; or neon vests here. &nbsp; </li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Objective-Based Missions: Rather than just &quot;shooting everything that moves,&quot; teams work together to complete specific missions such as Domination, Search and Destroy, and Team Deathmatch. &nbsp; </li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Fully Immersive Environment: The arena is equipped with realistic soundscapes&mdash;including helicopters overhead and ambient city noise&mdash;and cinematic lighting to transport you directly into the mission. &nbsp; </li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Strategic Teamwork: MI-COMBAT emphasizes communication, leadership, and tactical movement, making it an ideal venue for fostering teamwork and community.</li></ul>Event Details<ul data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Date: July 15th</li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Time: 7:30 PM (Note: Please show up at least 15 minutes early to register)</li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Location: MI-COMBAT, Madison Heights, MI &nbsp;</li></ul>Join us for an evening of adrenaline-pumping fun as we navigate the streets of MI-COMBAT and compete in missions that test our strategy and spirit!

MI-Combat Laser Tag to support Volunteers Assisting the Disabled

🎉&nbsp;VAD Gala &ndash; A Night to Remember! 🎉 📅&nbsp;Date: March 21, 2026 📍&nbsp;Location: Petruzzello&#39;s Banquet and Conference Center - 6950 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085 🕔&nbsp;Hors d&#39;oeuvre Hour &amp; Bar Opens: 5:30 PM 🕗&nbsp;Dinner Begins: 7:00 PM 👔 Attire: Semi Formal (Dress the theme!)🎭 Theme: Golden Age of Hollywood Join us for an elegant and exciting evening at the VAD Gala, featuring: ✨&nbsp;Premium Open Bar &ndash; Starting at 5:30 PM 🍢&nbsp;Hors d&#39;oeuvre Hour &ndash; Mingle and enjoy light bites before dinner 🍽️ Three-Course Gourmet Meal 🎶&nbsp;Live DJ &ndash; Dance the night away 🎟️&nbsp;50/50 Raffle &ndash; Win big while supporting a great cause 🎁 Gift Baskets &amp; More &ndash; Take home something special Whether you&#39;re coming to celebrate, support, or simply enjoy a night out, the VAD Gala promises an incredible atmosphere and meaningful moments.

2026 VAD GALA

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Volunteers Assisting The Disabled Inc&#39;s fundraising event. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉 Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Your gift to Michael Avalos Jr.&#39;s Ironman supports Volunteers Assisting The Disabled Inc in empowering people with disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives 💪. Every contribution fuels practical support&mdash;like accessible equipment, advocacy, and community programs&mdash;that families can count on. Thank you for standing with Michael and VAD to champion inclusion and opportunity for all.

Your gift to Michael Avalos Jr.'s Ironman supports Volunteers Assisting The Disabled Inc in empowering people with disabilities to live more independent, fulfilling lives 💪.Every contribution fuels practical support—like accessible equipment, advocacy, and community programs—that families can count on. Thank you for standing with Michael and VAD to champion inclusion and opportunity for all.

Michael Avalos Jr. — Ironman 70.3 for VAD

About the CampaignEvery summer, Volunteers Assisting the Disabled (VAD) hosts a week of connection, recreation, and community at camp. For our campers, this week is a highlight of the year: a fully accessible environment where they can enjoy the outdoors, spend time with friends, and experience activities designed just for them.Because we believe financial barriers should never keep someone from attending, we rely on our community to help fund lodging, accessible activities, specialized care support, and meals. That is where our Camp Champs come in. How It WorksCamp Champs is our peer to peer fundraising initiative. Instead of just donating, you can step up as a champion for our campers by creating your own mini-fundraiser:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Join the Team: Click the button to create your personal Camp Champ page in under two minutes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Personalize It: Add a photo and share a quick note about why supporting accessible camp experiences matters to you.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Spread the Word: Share your unique fundraising link with family, friends, and coworkers.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Track the Leaderboard: Watch your total grow and see how our collective efforts fund an entire week of camp.</li></ul>Where Your Dollars Go100% of the funds raised go directly toward covering the real costs of camp operations, including accessible venue facilities, specialized equipment, and daily programming. (Note: Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits, which means every single dollar you donate or raise goes straight to VAD without platform deduction fees.) Thank you for stepping up to ensure our campers have another unforgettable summer.

About the CampaignEvery summer, Volunteers Assisting the Disabled (VAD) hosts a week of connection, recreation, and community at camp. For our campers, this week is a highlight of the year: a fully accessible environment where they can enjoy the outdoors, spend time with friends, and experience activities designed just for them.Because we believe financial barriers should never keep someone from attending, we rely on our community to help fund lodging, accessible activities, specialized care support, and meals.That is where our Camp Champs come in.How It WorksCamp Champs is our peer to peer fundraising initiative. Instead of just donating, you can step up as a champion for our campers by creating your own mini-fundraiser:Join the Team: Click the button to create your personal Camp Champ page in under two minutes.Personalize It: Add a photo and share a quick note about why supporting accessible camp experiences matters to you.Spread the Word: Share your unique fundraising link with family, friends, and coworkers.Track the Leaderboard: Watch your total grow and see how our collective efforts fund an entire week of camp.Where Your Dollars Go100% of the funds raised go directly toward covering the real costs of camp operations, including accessible venue facilities, specialized equipment, and daily programming.(Note: Zeffy is 100% free for nonprofits, which means every single dollar you donate or raise goes straight to VAD without platform deduction fees.)Thank you for stepping up to ensure our campers have another unforgettable summer.

Become a Camp Champ: Support VAD Summer Camp

Join us for the VAD Chili Cook-Off, a relaxed afternoon of good food and great company in support of Volunteers Assisting the Disabled. Every general admission ticket includes bottomless chili, deserts, hot dogs, soft drinks, and two drink tickets. All proceeds directly fund VAD Summer Camp and our year-round support programs. Get your tickets today and help us support independence throughout the year. Want to compete or help setup/takedown? Let us know here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48AFA82AAAF58-65054941-vadchili?fbclid=IwY2xjawUWv6dwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWd3aEFoMXBDeTVQSHZBUmNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2tc5nIbcweMN78ooaXY91Vh7KNJXh6hJmzUxEKMWJyBIXHlZepGV6hkw0Fc_aem_VpJQyMU13EX92Ot5BKOsPg#/" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">VAD Chili Cook-Off Compete or Volunteer</a> Who Will Claim the Crown? Become a VAD Camp Champ!The VAD Camp Champ initiative is a friendly competition with one major goal: send campers to summer camp. By stepping up as a Camp Champ, you rally your friends, family, and network to raise funds for Volunteers Assisting the Disabled. Outraise the competition, help fund camp, and claim the title. One winner will be officially crowned live at our Chili Cook-Off on October 17.How It Works<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Register on SignUpGenius: Head to the link below and sign up to let us know you want to compete:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48AFA82AAAF58-65054941-vadchili&authuser=2" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48AFA82AAAF58-65054941-vadchili</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Watch your inbox: Within 48 hours, Debbie will email you your official Champ promotional image, ready-to-use message templates, and your personal Zeffy fundraising link.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share and fundraise: Post your link, share the mission, and start raising money to send our campers to camp and take home the crown!</li></ol>

2026 VAD Chili Cook-off

🎉&nbsp;VAD Gala &ndash; A Night to Remember! 🎉 📅 Date: March 13, 2027📍&nbsp;Location: Petruzzello&#39;s Banquet and Conference Center - 6950 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085 🕔&nbsp;Hors d&#39;oeuvre Hour &amp; Bar Opens: 5:30 PM 🕗&nbsp;Dinner Begins: 7:00 PM 👔 Attire: Semi Formal (Dress the theme!)🎭 Theme:&nbsp;TBD Join us for an elegant and exciting evening at the VAD Gala, featuring: ✨&nbsp;Premium Open Bar &ndash; Starting at 5:30 PM 🍢&nbsp;Hors d&#39;oeuvre Hour &ndash; Mingle and enjoy light bites before dinner 🍽️ Three-Course Gourmet Meal 🎶&nbsp;Live DJ &ndash; Dance the night away 🎟️&nbsp;50/50 Raffle &ndash; Win big while supporting a great cause 🎁 Gift Baskets &amp; More &ndash; Take home something special Whether you&#39;re coming to celebrate, support, or simply enjoy a night out, the VAD Gala promises an incredible atmosphere and meaningful moments.

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