About
Good day everyone, My name is Jason White.
Hey everyone, welcome to our PTSD1REN (PTSD First Responders Extended Network) website. A little about myself, I have been with Federal Corrections for a 13 years and currently volunteer for Boots on The Ground as a Peer Support. I have seen first hand how PTSD affects my co-workers and friends that are in different first responder careers. I figured why not have fun in a positive to bring awareness and support to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with First Responders and their extended network.
It is my hope and dream that you and many others will help our tournament grow each year by playing, getting people to enter teams, reaching out into your communities to donate prizes, sponsor holes or corporately sponsor the tournament. Every bit counts and goes a long way in helping PTSD1REN support BOTG with their goals and initiatives in support of First Responders.
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First Responders go to work each day to do their part for a better and safer community. Would you not agree it is time we show them that we are here to support them and that stigma should not get in the way of their physical and mental health.
On July 13, 2019 we successfully had our first annual PTSD Golf Tournament for First Responders and extended Network; with proceeds going to The Canadian Mental Health Association. Our goal is to raise awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, how it affects First Responders and their extended Network of associates and support. Our sources of funding at this time come from Corporate sponsorship, hole sponsorships from local companies, cash donations from individuals and teams/individuals registering for the tournament.
In 2020 we partnered up with Boots on the Ground to help grow the tournament. In return all proceeds will support BOTG services and initiatives they have in supporting first responders that suffer from PTSD.
We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on June 24th, 2022 @ The Oxford Hills Golf Course.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support our First Responders' family assisting them to maintain healthy mental health and physical health through services provided by mental health organizations/associations. This is accomplished through working with community partners to bring awareness, education and financial support to services available. Everyone has the right to a healthy stable mind and to be happy in life.
Our Vision
Golf is a game of relaxation, focus and a positive environment in which to participate in and structured as a great way to have fun and raise money. Golf is widely used through our North America as a tool for PTSD with Military Vets coping with mental health and physical health issues. It helps break down barriers, gain confidence and strengthen focus in a positive atmosphere. Golf is as much of a mental game as it is a physical game. Psychologist have stated that golf assists with developing mental strength , redirection of focus and confidence in ones abilities physically and mentally.