Shoulder Check is an #HT40 Foundation initiative

We live in a connected world, but young adults today continue to feel isolated. In fact, 1 in 4 young adults experience a mental health crisis each year. The risk remains high amongst youth athletes, as they face added pressure to perform at the individual and team levels.

But there is hope. Over 2/3 of them will accept support from a peer.

In honor of Hayden Thorsen, who left us far too early, #HT40 was founded in 2022 to bring people together through kindness and compassion, just as he did throughout his life. To inspire a culture of support through small actions that have big impact. Like a hand on a shoulder that lets you know you’re not alone.

That’s what Shoulder Check is all about. It’s a commitment to reaching out, checking in and making contact with those around you. A Shoulder Check is something everyone can do—in locker rooms, in the halls, on and off the ice. It’s as simple as a “hey, how’s it going?” to ensure the person next to you feels appreciated, supported and loved.

Your donation funds our goal, turning these small actions into daily habits/rituals through action-oriented initiatives that foster social connectedness.

To learn more about how you can show support and come together with our community, check out our Take Action page on https://shouldercheck.org and follow @TheShoulderCheck on Instagram.

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Mark Ello

5 months ago

seems like a great foundation/cause !

James Ware

5 months ago

This is for my shoulder check tape! Will proudly rep it this year for MF!

William Rugg

11 months ago

In Memory of Hayden Thorsen.

Roger Domal

1 year ago

On behalf of NYR supporters

Devon Super

1 year ago

Thank you Rob.

Agnes Fischer Santo

1 year ago

Sending love and light

Caroline Atwood

1 year ago

I am a friend of Jeannine's. She shared with me the story behind the organization and I am praying for not only your family but for your mission to grow wide rapidly so no other family suffers a similar heartbreak. I hope my donation helps!

DHS Class of 2024 - Graduation Lei Fundraiser Hagen

1 year ago

Sending love from the class of 2024.

Bryce Thoma

1 year ago

Thank you for your time. Deeply sorry for your loss

Marion Haerle

1 year ago

I’d like to be able to buy the 40 hockey jersey to show my support

Cecily tausky

1 year ago

In honor of my two sons

Tim Lamb

1 year ago

For Tim and Linda, amazing grandparents of Nicholas Gregory Bradigan, age 18, of Marietta, Georgia.

Niklas, Dan & Amy Nyberg

1 year ago

Thank you Reid + Perkhon family!

Chris Saccone

1 year ago

From Vicente

Mona Wakim Brown

1 year ago

Thank you Brady and Preston for your commitment to honor your friend and teammate. Let's all commit to checking in and being there for each other.

Jessica Van Tassell

1 year ago

Sent in honor of Cassidy & Zoe's birthday.

Jennifer Rosario

1 year ago

Donation made in honor of Zoe & Cassidy’s birthday

Kristen Celii

1 year ago

In honor of Cassidy and Zoe

Julianna Crispo

1 year ago

In celebration of Cassidy and Zoe’s birthday!

Andrew Moore

1 year ago

Thanks to all of you, including Reid Pehrkon and Dillon Montgomery, for supporting such an important initiative.

Watts Colclough

1 year ago

Supporting Reid Pehrkon! From Watts

The Karl Family

1 year ago

In honor of Bill Towle

Anthony Jamberdino

1 year ago

This is support Reid Pehrkon's effort to support Hayden.

David Smink

1 year ago

Thank you to Reid Pehrkon and Dillon Moneypenny for organizing our event on 2/1/24!

Kara LiCalsi

1 year ago

Thank you for highlighting this important cause.

Tracy McEvoy

1 year ago

Love you all very much. xo

James O'Brien

1 year ago

Hoping my donation helps make a difference. Sending positive thoughts and support. - Jim

Carol Dalessandro

1 year ago

Happy Heavenly Birthday Hayden!

Steven Simpson

2 years ago

Chris, Will and I are so happy to support this wonderful effort.

Carol Lucas

2 years ago

In honor of Kai Scranton

Ellen Pendegar

2 years ago

Donation made as a Christmas gift to Tom & Adele Pellicane

Tom Hedus

2 years ago

Amazing experience getting to meet you Rob - with a lot of love from the CCD "Goosemas Charity Lunch" boys

Ryan Fodor

2 years ago

From the Goosemas/CCD crew

Gina de Mendonca

2 years ago

Great initiative. Good luck.

Sarah & Chris Haun

2 years ago

We love what you’re doing in Hayden’s memory.

Caryn Andrews

2 years ago

What a great mission you have. Thank you.

John Kuppler

2 years ago

I know your efforts will accomplish a great deal of good.

Harry Roman-Torres

2 years ago

May Hayden's light shine forever You guys are always in my thoughts, always in my heart.

Brian Monteverdi

2 years ago

It was great getting to know Hayden while he was playing for me at East Coast Hockey Academy at Hockey Night In Boston, etc.

Marilou Hahn

2 years ago

A wonderful way to help others and honor Hayden

Barrie Senna

2 years ago

This is what all people need! Awesome way to honor Hayden!

Greg & Linda Morris

2 years ago

Great cause!

Kari Roberts

2 years ago

WHAT A GREAT CAUSE!!!! Thank you!!!!

Sally, Matilda & Saul Michaels

2 years ago

Wish we could be there!

Andrew Kail

2 years ago

The Kail family supports #ht40 and all you are working to accomplish in Hayden's memory.

Kevin Kelly

2 years ago

Hope things get better and this information is seen by many more people

Cory Paul

2 years ago

As somebody who works in mental health, seeing an event like this to help raise awareness is much needed, and for such a good cause to honor Hayden.

Gerri & Bob Ripp

2 years ago

A wonderful cause. Dealing with mental health issues is important.

George Curtis

2 years ago

Thanks to Joy and Bill Zegras

Linda Camel

2 years ago

Very glad for the opportunity to support the #HT40 Foundation.

DAWN ARMENIO

2 years ago

CLEVER AND VERY NECESSARY - BUILDING AWARENESS AMONGST THOSE WHO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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