The Michael Ross Memorial Foundation and its investment fund were founded by Tony and Kathy Ross of American Compressed Steel, Inc., longtime supporters and close friends of Danny Lasoski, in honor of their son, Michael Paul Ross, who passed away in 1990 from a rare genetic disorder known as Tay-Sachs disease.

The Foundation helps support the Baycliff Health Camp in Big Bay, Michigan, which serves severely handicapped children ages 3-13 with a six-week summer camp program. Tony Ross had been actively involved with the camp when he previously resided in Michigan and after the passing of his beloved son, felt it was only natural to maintain that relationship. After much prodding and help from Lasoski, along with Steve Kinser and others, an annual celebrity charity golf tournament and dirt race was established. Each year the event brings together big name racers from all forms of racing, including Outlaws sprint cars, NASCAR stock cars, and even NHRA drag racing. Through all the efforts of the Michael Ross Foundation, donations totaling more than $850,000 have been raised for the Baycliff Health Camp.

The Baycliff facilities include areas for physical therapy, dental work and areas for doctors to cater to the needs of the children while under the care of Baycliff. The camp funding is raised to help remove the financial burdens from the children’s families so that the visit is completely covered, including new wheel chairs, crutches or other medical equipment the children may need. The children participate in camp activities and are taught learning strategies during their stay at Baycliff.