Strike Out The Stigma - is an outreach initiative to help remove the negative connotation surrounding mental health in athletes, students and the community.
We want to give a HUGE thank you to all of the baseball and softball teams who are participating in this year's Strike Out the Stigma event. This truly could not have happened without the athletes, coaches, and parents who work so hard to support each other and the community 💚
Thank you to all our teams that played in our event last night! What a huge success! Please share your team photos with us!
Good luck to everyone this season!
Thank you to all of the athletes, parents, and coaches who attended tonight’s event! It was a huge success! We are so grateful to Champion Forward and
@Foundation2Iowa
for speaking to us and sharing important mental health lessons. See you Monday for our Preseason Event! 💚
People, we are 3 DAYS away from our 2023 Strike Out the Stigma Event. Check out the video for Sunday and Monday's lineup! Special shout out to our 988 Hotline Sponsors.
Come help us Strike Out The Stigma this weekend!! Thank you to Prospect Meadows, Project SAFE: Cedar River Corridor Area, Prairie High School Green Bandana Project, Major League University and all our sponsors, resources, schools involved.
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Here's a sneak peek of the pictures taken at last night's meet and greet with Ben Zobrist! The full album can be found on our Facebook page (Strikeout.the.stigma). Thank you to Julie Schuett for taking these wonderful photos💚
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We are SO excited to announce that Ben Zobrist will be speaking at Coe College on May 3rd! We'll also have speakers from
@Foundation2Iowa
, a crisis and prevention service. We can't wait!
Check out for info on Ben Zobrist's mental health non-profit!
Our amazing Strike Out the Stigma 2024 merch made by Southpaw Print Co is now available! The deadline to order is April 7th, so be sure to get your order in!
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World Mental Health Day is right around the corner on Oct 10th! We have limited quantities of select items available for purchase! Ships with in 48 hrs or less! Help spread awareness and the message that everyone matters!
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Thank you to GTG Peterbilt - Cedar Rapids for sponsoring the Linn Mar baseball team! We appreciate your help in making this tournament a success!
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Let's give a huge thank you to the 2024 Strike Out the Stigma sponsors! Your support of the baseball/softball teams and of mental health awareness means so much to us and our communities. We appreciate you!
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At Strike Out the Stigma this past Monday, we asked athletes about their mental health within their sport and any strategies/advice they have for others. Here are their answers - we definitely have a lot to learn from them!
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After last night's game, it's only fitting to announce that UI women's basketball athletes Sydney Affolter and Hannah Stuelke will be present at our Pre-Season event!
These amazing women will be signing autographs (one per player). Exact timeframe TBD - more details soon!
Thank you Angela Christine Photography for capturing moments of the following games: City vs Marion, Linn Mar vs CPU, Linn Mar vs Xavier and Liberty vs Benton. To download the photos use the pin # 7164.
We want to give a big thank you to the Linn-Mar baseball team for being a part of our 2024 tournament and to head coach Kyle Rodenkirk for sharing why his athletes participate!
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We are passionate about providing mental health and well being to families, coaches, athletes, students and community members. Please share and join us at the upcoming QPR Suicide Prevention Training. It is one - 2 Hour class.
NEWS FLASH! Iowa Hawkeye wide receiver will be in added to the line up on Monday night, speaking to the athletes that are participating in games @ Prospect Meadows! Not playing, no worries, bring your Hawkeye swag to get his autograph!
Terrific representation of JFK Baseball at the Strike Out the Stigma event. Fantastic presentation. Thanks to all the sponsors and organizers that has continued to grow this cause/event!!
Thank you to Wells Fargo Advisors for sponsoring the Kennedy High School baseball team! We appreciate your help in making this tournament a success!
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Guest speakers Ben Zobrist and Foundation 2 tonight!! Doors open at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve. We hope you can make it!
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We can’t express how grateful we are for all of the wonderful people that made Strike Out the Stigma 2024 such an awesome event. Thank you for joining us!
Also - look out for professional photographs soon! 👀
We can't wait to bring some UI spirit to our Preseason Event! Here are some further details. Admission to the event itself is free, so be sure to check out our amazing Wellness Area and stay for a few games to support our high school teams 💚
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Here is THE ultimate breakdown of our 2024 events - there are so many awesome things to look forward to. Can’t wait to see you there!
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Huge thank you to our event partners (logos at the bottom of the flyer). We could not have done this without you! 💚
Tomorrow's the big day! Here are all of the resources that will be at the Wellness Area. Be sure to stop by all of their tables and to participate in the scavenger hunt!
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Yes, you saw that correct. World Series champion Ben Zobrist will join us on YouTube to chat about Strikeout the Stigma and his own personal foundation, Champion Forward.
We look forward to you guys joining us tomorrow afternoon!
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Resource shoutout!
@brightn_app
helps you manage your mental health in one place - after taking a quick assessment, you’ll be given a personalized wellness plan. Included is content to help you track your mood, boost your emotional strength, and build your Unique Life Statement!
With this chilly winter upon us, remember to stay warm and take care of yourself! Here are some easy ways to do so
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Want to meet 2-time World Series winner Ben Zobrist? The auction for his meet and greet is now open! It will take place on May 3rd prior to our guest speakers. See more details and purchase your meet and greet ticket at .
Check out to see our 2024 auction items... there will be a lot of amazing listings! We also encourage free will donations if you are able. Thank you for all of your help and support to
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This event would not have been possible if it weren't for our outstanding 2024 event partners. The time and resources that they dedicated to this cause are unmatched and it has been a pleasure to work with them all. We cannot express our thanks enough!
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We want to give a big shoutout to Jodi from Big Heart Meditation and Mindfulness! She will be leading our baseball and softball athletes through mindset training and visualization techniques on May 6th to help them destress and get mentally fit before their games. We can't wait!
Our girls got to listen to Ben Zobrist speak about Mental Health in sports last night at the
@StrikeStigma
event at Kohawk Arena! Such an awesome opportunity. Mischa and Ella represented our team in the Meet & Greet, and we're excited for the scrimmages on Monday! 🥳
The Strike Out the Stigma event wouldn’t be possible without our partnership with Project Safe and Mike Farr! Be sure to join us this Sunday for the 5th Annual Fundraiser! And new this year, the silent auction is now live online! Don’t miss out!
@ProjectSAFE_CR
We want to highlight
@TanagerPlace
for their amazing work in our communities! As Linn County's first human service agency, they support over 4,000 families per year through prevention, treatment, and outreach. More information at ❤️🖤
We are so excited to announce that Iowa women's soccer player Delaney Holtey will be speaking at Kickout the Stigma @ Prairie High School on April 26th!💚
Go to to order your Kickout the Stigma merch by March 22
Thank you to
@iabaseball1
for the opportunity to share information about our upcoming event on May 7 & May 8! We are so excited to partner with
@Prairie_Pride
&
@ProspectMeadows
& Project Safe & Prairie's Green Bandana project to make this event come to life!
We want to highlight our wonderful photographers from our 2023 events - they did a fantastic job documenting all the wonderful interactions and moments
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If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the 2024 SOTS tournament, email strikeoutthestigma22
@gmail
.com!! We'd love to have you on our team 💚
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We are proud to be a part of the Cedar Rapids Reds NIT USSSA Baseball Tournament on May 3-5! Check out for more information.
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Important dates:
May 3: Guest speakers @ Coe College
May 6: High School Pre-Season Event @ Prospect Meadows
We want to highlight Peaceful Mindset Counseling LLC, who offers a range of approaches, such as Solutions Focused therapy, to treat those with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues - check out for more information! 🖤
We want to know what YOU want to learn about - ask us questions you would like our guest speakers to answer at our May 3rd event at Coe College. Send us a DM, comment, or respond to the anonymous question box on our Instagram story until 3pm tomorrow (04/10).
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Due to stormy weather on April 26th, we are rescheduling Kick Out the Stigma 2024 to May 10th. More updates to follow - we can't wait to see you in a few weeks! 💚
We want to recognize one of our 2023 event partner sponsors and suicide prevention program, The Green Bandana Project! Here’s a breakdown of what they do and how you can get involved!
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Reminder that our 2024 events are May 3-6!
Striking out the stigma TOGETHER. ⚾️
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We can't wait to have our team back together again May 3-6!
Photo credits: Angela Christine Photography;
Please invite & share with your families/district/community! We have four different sessions to choose from: two are at Prairie and two hosted at Kirkwood Community College. The training is sponsored by the Strike Out the Stigma committee and is FREE for all attendees.
Calling all volunteers! We are looking for help on our May 3rd and 6th events. Go to to read a description of each volunteer position and to sign up!
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We also need Student Council members to be Team Representatives, so spread the word!
A big thank you to The Big O Foundation for sponsoring the Liberty High School baseball and softball teams! We appreciate your help in making this tournament happen!
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On May 6, at our Baseball/Softball Pre-Season Event, we will have the Hidden in Plain Sight trailer available for parent walk-throughs.
See for information on the display 💚
@YourLifeIowa
is a 24/7, free and confidential service that provides support and resources to those struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicide, and mental health. This awesome resource will be at the 2024 SOTS tournament on May 6!
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Resource shoutout: Verdant Counseling uses approaches such as CBT and ACT to guide their teen and adult clients towards positive change (they also have some help from their therapy dog, Tonks) 💚 check out for more information!
Shoutout to CRUSH of Iowa - an amazing organization that provides support and resources to individuals impacted by substance abuse. Thank you to all you do in our community to de-stigmatize recovery! 💚💜
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Please help us pack the stands for our first ever Prairie Girls Kickout the Stigma Night on April 26th. We would love to see it filled with green! In addition to the game, we will have mindfulness activities. Profits will go back to our community for mental health support.💚
A very special shoutout to KCRG Show You Care, who is advertising the 2024 SOTS events for us. Thank you so much for your support!
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KCRG Show You Care celebrates nearly 100 charitable events annually in Eastern Iowa. 💚
A little throwback from last year's Wellness Area 😊
This year, expect...
crafts, a scavenger hunt, swag bags, tattoos, and 40+ local resources! High school mental health clubs will be leading some of the above mindfulness activities and more.
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Head over to Uptown Ink this Saturday (05/04) to get some awesome ink and support mental health awareness! Go to our Facebook page to see more details and to RSVP 💚
A big thank you to GreatAmerica Financial Services for sponsoring the Linn Mar baseball team! We appreciate your help in making this tournament a success!
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We all get the "Sunday Scaries" - but we can change our mindset and look forward to the week by practicing "Monday Mindfulness." Here's how!
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Reminder: Our 2024 events are May 3-6!
See this Instagram post by
@mentl
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Such a good account to follow! Liz Beecroft is a social worker and psychotherapist who works with people like you - Gen Z athletes. Check out her out at or on Instagram
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Resource shoutout! This amazing clinic offers outpatient recovery support for individuals (and those who support them) who are living with food and body issues. Individual and group counseling is offered, and a great educational blog can be found at 💙
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