10K Strong:

Shatter Stigmas, Empower Champions!

We’re a nonprofit on a mission to champion mental health for athletes. To keep our programs strong and sustainable, we need 10,000 people to commit just $5 a month. That’s all it takes to ensure we can continue showing up with real programming, real impact, and real support for the sports community!

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Sophie’s Squad

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We’re excited to partner with you and bring you onto our team. Our ambassadors play a key role in raising awareness of mental health initiatives for young athletes.

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Sophie’s Squad
and What We Do

About Us Mission Vision

Sophie’s Squad provides education and awareness to improve the mental health of athletes by encouraging open conversations and emphasizing that seeking help is a sign of strength.

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Sophie’s Squad relies on the support of volunteers, including parents, friends, and players who share their passion for improving mental health in the athletic community. If you’re interested in supporting this important cause, click on the Volunteer Tab to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Latest News

Events News

Sophie’s Squad 5K and Golf Tournament Continues to Grow Community for Mental Health Awareness

For the fifth straight year, a community came together to celebrate and recognize mental health awareness during the Sophie’s Squad 5K run/walk and golf tournament. The day is a signature [...]

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Events

Sophie’s Squad Brings Mental Health Message to Target Field

Sophie’s Squad Brings Mental Health Message to Target Field The Sophie’s Squad busy season is traditionally the winter months for hockey season. While the organization has strong ties to the [...]

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News Press Releases

Ideal Credit Union Foundation Launches Youth Mental Health Advocacy Work with Successful Community Campaign and Support for Sophie’s Squad

Pictured left to right: Hector Perez (Ideal Credit Union, Hugo Branch Manager), Jay Hall (Ideal Credit Union, SVP of Member Experience), Shannon Butler (President, Ideal Credit Union Foundation), Terry Hughes [...]

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Donations Events

Minnesota Wild Select Sophie’s Squad as Split the Pot Raffle Recipient

Sophie’s Squad is proud to have been selected by the Minnesota Wild as a recipient of the Split the Pot 50/50 Raffle, helping raise funds and awareness for mental health [...]

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Sophie’s Squad, Minnesota Team Up to Promote Frost Mental Health Awareness Day

Sophie’s Squad, Minnesota Team Up to Promote Frost Mental Health Awareness Day Sophie’s Squad recently joined forces with the Minnesota Frost to promote mental health awareness. The event took place [...]

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Sophie’s Squad and UMD Partner for Mental Health

Sophie’s Squad traveled north on Saturday, January 11th, to host its annual Hockey Hits Back doubleheader with the University of Minnesota-Duluth. This tradition highlights the strong, longstanding partnership between the [...]

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