What they call their work
What they do
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizes annual memorial golf outing to support first responder mental healthHosts the Richard M. Catapano Jr. Memorial Golf Outing each year to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention among first responders. The event has been held for at least five years, with proceeds directed to support mental health initiatives.
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Suicide Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Provides mental health resources and support for first responders and their familiesOffers support services and resources to first responders and families impacted by suicide, with a focus on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. This includes directing funds raised through events to programs serving this population.
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Who runs it
- Frank Leone — President and Director
- Philip Weisbord — Secretary Treasurer and Director
- Steven Cervino — Vice President and Director
Who they work with
- RMC Memorial Foundation Network — Receives all funds raised from the golf outing; central beneficiary of the event.
- Richard M. Catapano Jr. Partner — Foundation established in memory of Richard M. Catapano Jr. to honor his legacy and support first responder mental health.
How they approach the work
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- Integrated Mental Health Supportmethodology: mental-health-awareness-and-supportBy combining awareness campaigns with direct support and resource provision, the organization addresses mental health in first responders and suicide-affected families, because holistic intervention—both preventive and responsive—improves outcomes in high-risk populations.
- Memorial-Driven Advocacymethodology: commemorative-advocacyBy honoring fallen first responders through memorial events and symbolic spaces, the organization reduces stigma and generates awareness around mental health, because connecting remembrance with advocacy creates a culturally resonant entry point for difficult conversations in a community where silence is common.