ParaVenture is a virtual Paranormal Convention/Paracon taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9am to 5pm EST.  Some of the proceeds will go to Autism Support of Michigan.  

Tickets are available on the event page of this website. General admission is $35 along with options to increase your ticket to provide more of a donation to the cause. Tickets range from $35 to $45 for extra donations. There are also VIP tickets at $50 which includes extended coverage of event, possibly some special guests, as well as 1 entry into each giveaway. (only 1 win in the event per name, then considered void).

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The parent company of this event is Own Your Path (OYP), which works to empower others to learn how to translate their steps in life, learn to work with them, and to advocate for themselves while knowing that OYP is here for help. Our goal is to help you to own and be proud of each of your steps in life!  

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This is the first event of this kind for OYP and there will be many more to come in all areas of life besides the Paranormal.

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OYP's CEO Kelly Haapala has worked with autistic children and families as a volunteer and an advocate all of her life as well as being the worldwide spokesperson for the Anesthesia Awareness Campaign for over two decades. In her work, she has realized the enormous need for help within the autistic community in Michigan and around the world. She is currently working with local court systems, health departments, schools and the state's organizations in autism and knows that more needs to be done.

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OYP works with individuals in every area of life and decided that the tremendously supportive and caring paranormal community around the world would be the best representatives to begin with for this endeavor.

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We are honored to have some of the best speakers in the world and hand-picked originals for this inaugural ParaVenture event! More will be added as the event gets closer. If you would like to be a speaker, please reach out to OYP's CEO Kelly Haapala (*see vendors section for more info).  

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To name a few of the superb speakers:

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Jeff Belanger 

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MJ Dickson

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Richard Estep 

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Nikki Folsom 

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Shane Pittman 

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Larry Eissler III

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Brad Blair & Tim Ellis

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Dave Schrader 

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We are beyond excited to announce that live location shots and pre-taped segments will be presented during the event as well.  

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For those who have been trying to figure out which haunted site to visit next or who struggle to be able to go in person, this event is for YOU!

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The event will include a quick tour, information about the location and possibly a short EVP, Estes Method or Investigation session as well.

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Locations to be announced. If you would like your location to be considered, please contact OYP's CEO Kelly Haapala. 

Autism Alliance of Michigan was founded with the vision that people with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential. We lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.

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Our Misson
We lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.

Our Vision
People with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential.

Our History
AAoM was founded in 2009 out of a need to address significant service and reimbursement barriers for individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

We believe that every family should have access to services to assist with education goals, to create a safety plan to keep their child from wandering, to enjoy resources and entertainment venues in their community, and to access housing, transportation and employment for independent living. In short, we believe no family member should be limited because they have autism.

Through our three Pillars of Work, AAoM has served over 40,000 people throughout the state and continues to lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.

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A short synopsis of AAoM's three pillars of work and the debut video for our new logo (changed in April 2024): 

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Vendors from around the world will be presented throughout the event. The majority will be pre-taped and will provide information about their products and services that are available for purchase.  ​

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Links will be available throughout the event for each and some items will even be a part of giveaways and contests for VIP ticket holders. 

 

Vendors are still being added and more information will follow who ParaVenture will be presenting.  

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If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Info@OwnYourPath.net or DM CEO @KellyHaapalaOYP on social media (Kelly Zirwes-Haapala or Own Your Path OYP on Facebook). 

Ticket link on Events Page Found Here

​Information:

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$35 - General Admission (GA) to view event from 9am-5pm est on 4/5/25 

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$50 - VIP Ticket which includes extended coverage of event, possibly some special guests, as well as 1 entry into each giveaway. (only 1 win in the event per name, then considered void)

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Charges and Information for Vendors and Advertising:

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$15 to have a digital ad during event

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$50 location 15min time slot (possibly longer depending on avail) during event and mentioned on vendor flyer and on social media along with a direct link to your site during your time slot 

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*$100 to be a segment sponsor

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*$250 to be an event sponsor

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*Direct sponsor requests to: Info@OwnYourPath.net

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Direct donations are also available and welcome! 

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ParaVenture products will be available on the ticket event page, and on ParaVenture and OYP social media sites (facebook, instagram, X and tiktok) 

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