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Army Veteran Matt McDonnell nearly ended his life, instead, he started an organization that in its first four years, has raised over $1M and helped 374 Veterans and First Responders using the game of golf as a catalyst to provide mental wellness education to veterans and first responders.
It’s an incredible story about a grassroots Milwaukee organization on a rapid growth trajectory that has landed partnerships with Fan Duel, the PGA Tour and Edward Jones Financial just to name a few.
More importantly, it is making a lasting impact on Veterans, First Responders, and their families and friends.
In this episode, we are joined by Matt McDonnell - Army Vet and Founder, Joel Correa - Marine Vet and Milwaukee Fire Department, and Anthony Zidek -Milwaukee Fire Department.
We Discuss:
- Matt’s backstory
- How Next18 came to be
- Vets & First Responders dealing with trauma
- The first camp
- How Next18 is different than other camps and organizations
- The lasting impact on families
- Biggest misconceptions of Vets and First Responders
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