Number of Participants: 75
Hours Donated: 6
Value of Time Served: $3,803
Event Type: Health & Safety
Sport: Field Hockey
Date: October 24, 2024
Location:
Joseph Case High School
School Street, Swansea
MA
About:
This past week, the Joseph Case High School field hockey team battled Apponequet in an intense match that ended in a hard-fought 2-2 tie. While the scoreboard reflected their tenacity on the field, the true victory of the day went beyond the game. Case dedicated this special game to Morgan’s Message, an organization committed to raising awareness of mental health struggles in student-athletes.
Morgan’s Message is an initiative that reminds athletes and their communities of the importance of mental health care and support, a topic that hits close to home for many. The dedication of this game was a powerful reminder that mental well-being is just as vital as physical health. It’s a call to action: Check on your friends. A simple conversation could make all the difference.
Field hockey captain Emma Schoonover and the entire team played with heart, not just for the win, but for a cause that transcends sports. By raising awareness for mental health, they sent a message loud and clear—that it’s okay to not be okay, and no one should have to face their struggles alone.
