NEWS & UPDATES
Explore the latest updates on our organization's community initiatives and impact. From outreach programs to collaborative efforts, our news section highlights the ongoing efforts dedicated to serving and supporting our community. Stay informed about our progress and discover how you can get involved in making a difference.
A Heartfelt Thank You to the Soldiers of BC 35th ESB-E in Aguadilla, PR!
A huge THANK YOU to the dedicated soldiers of BC 35th ESB-E in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, for participating in the life-saving ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) 2-day workshop! Thanks to their commitment, we now have 14 more boots on the ground, ready to make a difference and save lives. 🇺🇸💙
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This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing teamwork behind it. Special thanks to Sgt. Lihn Fernandez for organizing the event, and to the Suicide Prevention Training Institute for equipping these men and women with the essential skills to identify, engage, and keep others safe.
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A big shoutout goes to Robb Dobbs, Carlos, and the Racquetball Club for hosting the pickleball tournament that helped make this sponsorship a reality. To all the players, sponsors, and donors—YOU made this happen!
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Let’s continue working together to support and protect one another!
In November 2024, the Sgt. Anthony Muhlstadt Foundation hosted an incredible pickleball tournament, and thanks to the generous support of everyone involved, we raised just over $4,000! A huge thank you to the Racquet Club of St. Pete for hosting this amazing event and helping us bring the community together for such a great cause.
All funds raised from the tournament went directly to sponsor 14 soldiers in Puerto Rico to attend the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) 2-day workshop. This training equips our service members with critical skills to save lives and support those in need.
We couldn’t have done it without the players, sponsors, and donors who made this event such a success. Your support is making a real difference in the lives of our military men and women. Thank you for being part of this important mission!
We had a Marine from Virginia and Jacksonville that traveled to attend the workshop along with our beloved 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion Marines. Thank you to
Lt. Col Riemann and Sgt. Maj Peterson for making this happen! What an amazing 2 days! Thank you to the beautiful Blue Star Mothers that believe in what we are doing and helped fund this mission! Thank you to all who participated and helped make this happen!
Hundreds walk in honor of cause preventing suicide for service members and veterans
“The entire community came together to remember one of our nation’s heroes, Sergeant Anthony Muhlstadt.”
2nd annual ruck walk raises awareness for veterans suicide and mental health
“It’s the 2nd Annual Anthony Muhlstadt Defender Ruck Walk, a 2.2-mile walk, honoring Marine Sgt. Anthony Muhlstadt and all those lost to suicide.”
Fallen Marine’s family members sponsor Northeast High crest
“And it’s not just another military member up on a wall. It’s somebody that stands for what Northeast represents, and what it means to be a Viking.”
This wonderful feature is a beautiful telling of the character strengths of Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt from his mother and fellow marine.
The Defender 5K Ruck Walk raised money for the Stop Soldier Suicide Organization in honor of Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt.
Sgt. Muhlstadt, a local man who grew up in the area, graduating from Northeast High in St. Petersburg, joined the Marines. He had been serving at Twenynine Palms in California when he passed away at just 23 years of age.
