The Paralyzed Veterans of America (Wisconsin Chapter) outing at Salmon‑A‑Rama in Racine, sponsored by CNH Industrial and Master Services is a heartwarming annual event that gives veterans with spinal cord injuries or neurological conditions—or those living with MS/ALS—a day on Lake Michigan to fish, relax, and enjoy community support.

• 2026 event: Thursday, July 16th, departing from Reefpoint Marina in Racine.
  
  

🎣 What the Day Includes

• Charter boats provided to anglers for a morning of fishing.
  
  

• Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments served aboard and shoreside.
  
  

• Smoked fish from Turtle Creek Homes, trophies, fun prizes and a festive atmosphere.
  
  

🎖 Sponsored by CNH

• CNH Industrial covers key expenses, ensuring participants recieve a VIP

experience—boating, meals, and prizes are all on Master 

• Services Tab.
  
  

👥 Community & Volunteer Involvement

• Dozens of disabled veterans join, supported by volunteer captains and charter crews—some from 

• Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and 

• local fire/paramedic teams.
  
  

• There’s often special entertainment like live music, raffles, and the weigh‑in.
  
  

❤️ Significance

• Builds on a collaboration that

• Dates back to at least 2021, originally organized with Salmon Unlimited Wisconsin to honor veterans

 and support Lake Michigan fisheries.

• Promotes inclusion, enjoyment, and recognition for veterans while raising public awareness.
  
  

If you’re interested in joining or helping (as a volunteer, captain, sponsor, or charter operator), you can register through PVA‑WI’s event page or contact Salmon Unlimited. It’s a wonderful chance to contribute to an uplifting experience that veterans—and their communities—truly appreciate.