Mission 34

In memory of Sean Bonner, M34’s goal is to eliminate the stigma around mental illness

10/03/2026

We're proud to be part of Connection Starts Here (), a Charlotte community mental health initiative helping people find trusted local support when they need it.

Most athletes learn early how to play through pain. Knowing where to turn when the pain isn't physical is a lot harder. Connection Starts Here gives our neighbors, teammates included, a place to start, because no one has to navigate mental health challenges alone.

Learn more at ConnectionStartsHere.org through the link in bio.

10/01/2026

Mission 34's story recently reached the pages of The New York Times and The Athletic .

Writer James Boyd spent time with Heather and Sean Bonner Sr., and with QB Daniel Jones , tracing the seven years since Sean Jr.'s death and the mission it inspired. It's a look at who Sean was, what was missed, and what it means for one of the 's own to carry a friend's memory onto the field.

We're grateful James told this story with the care it deserved.

09/29/2026

⚡⚡ We're thrilled to announce this year’s amazing Rock Stars who take the stage at Mission 34's Rock the Cause event on February 6th! ⚡⚡

They'll be jamming with the incredible and battling it out with other Rock Stars to gather their groupies and win YOUR vote - all in support of our cause!

How can you show your support?

- For every donation made in their honor, you are casting a vote for them. One $ = One Vote!

- Purchase tickets and join them in the fun! Ticket launch date will be shared very soon!

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09/24/2026

Your friend or loved one finally admitted they're struggling, maybe for the first time. Thanks for showing up for them.

Now there's a quiet pressure to get what happens next exactly right, the right words, the right advice, not seeming too worried or not worried enough. Here's the truth: you don't have to have any of that figured out.

What actually matters is what you do AFTER they open up, not just in the moment it happens.

Swipe through for what to actually do next, and how to take care of yourself while you're doing it. ❤️

Need to talk to someone or help someone else find support? Dial 988. Free, confidential, 24/7.

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09/22/2026

One tournament, so many good moments. 🏆

From the first pitch to the final cheer, this year gave us plenty to remember. Thank you to everyone who showed up and made it memorable.

Take a look back at the highlights, and we'll see you next year.

09/15/2026

The hardest part is over. You said something to your friend or loved one, conveying your concern about their well-being.

What comes next isn't about continuing to find the right words. It's about how you respond once THEY share more: whether they open up, brush it off, or get defensive. None of their reactions mean you did or said something wrong.

Swipe through for what that can actually look like.

Need help or want to support someone? Dial 988. Free, confidential, 24/7.

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09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

You've probably had that feeling before, the sense that something's off with someone you know. Maybe they don't look like themselves lately, Maybe they are making concerning statements. Maybe they have a flat, detached affect. You've talked yourself out of actually asking what's wrong more than once, telling yourself it's probably nothing.

That feeling is worth trusting, even when you're not sure.

Swipe through for the signs worth knowing, then pass it on. ❤️

Need help or want to support someone? Dial 988. Free, confidential, 24/7.

09/09/2026

We put the mic in front of a few players this year, including this year's champions, the Senior Sluggers. 🎤

From game highlights to what makes someone an MVP on and off the field, we got to hear what this tournament really means to the people who play in it. Watch the full video to hear what they had to say!

09/04/2026

Labor Day isn't just about the day off. It's about honoring the work, and knowing when to rest from it.

For student-athletes, sometimes the work doesn't seem to pause for a holiday. Between the training schedule, the classes, and the competition, rest can start to feel optional. It isn't. Rest isn't the opposite of hard work. It's part of it.

This weekend, give yourself permission to actually stop. No guilt, no catching up.

Comment one word that describes how you're resting this Labor Day.

09/03/2026

There's a person in every locker room who always seems fine. Until they're not. 🎗️

They're the one who laughs it off instead of saying something's wrong. They'd rather push through the workout than deal with what's actually bothering them. They're often the ones who show up for others.

They're not fine. They just never learned that it was okay to say they weren't.

This September, for National Su***de Prevention Month, we're doing something different. All month, we're breaking down what real support looks like, how to notice when a teammate's off, what to actually say, and how to ask for help when you're the one who needs it. Today, we're starting with the numbers, why that silence is so dangerous, and what it's actually costing us.

Follow along all month as we walk through it, piece by piece.

Need to talk to someone now? 988 is available 24/7.

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