The Casey Skudin 343 Fund

03/27/2026

03/11/2026

Angela Skudin announced that she will step down from her role as Chief Executive Officer and transition into the position of Chairman of the Board, a move designed to support the organization’s continued growth while allowing Skudin to focus on long-term strategy, partnerships, and mission expansion.

Since assuming leadership, Skudin has played a central role in shaping the organization’s vision, building a strong operational foundation, and expanding its impact within the first responder community. Her tenure as CEO has been marked by significant milestones, including the development of innovative initiatives, the cultivation of key partnerships, and the strengthening of programs designed to support those in need.

Under Skudin’s leadership, the organization has grown into a respected voice and resource in its field. As Chairman of the Board, she will remain deeply involved in guiding the organization’s long-term direction while empowering the next phase of executive leadership.

“This transition represents an evolution, not a departure,” said Skudin. “I’m incredibly proud of what we have built together. Moving into the role of Chairman allows me to focus on the broader vision, partnerships, and strategic opportunities that will continue to expand our impact in the years ahead.”

02/28/2026

In many industries, alcohol is woven into the culture; celebrations, camaraderie, decompression after difficult days. It’s normalized early. No one sits you down and explains where the line is. No one says, “If this becomes your primary way to cope, pay attention.”

For years, Nate considered himself “functional.” And that’s often how it begins, not with collapse, but with subtle shifts. Measuring weekends by how much you can consume. Telling yourself you’re fine because your performance hasn’t slipped.

These early signs can be easy to miss, especially in high-performing environments where strength and endurance are valued. Conversations like this matter because they make those subtle patterns visible - without shame, just honesty.

At the 343 Fund, we support first responders not just in crisis, but in rebuilding. Healing requires time, structure, and community. It requires safe spaces to unpack what’s been carried for years. And it requires reminding people that asking for help is not a weakness, it’s a turning point.

If this story resonates, share it.
Healing becomes possible when we’re willing to talk about what’s real.

02/26/2026

Before she was the founder of the 343 Fund, Angela was navigating her own health crisis.

After months of prescriptions, side effects, and declining quality of life, she found herself unable to work and struggling physically and cognitively. The treatments she was offered weren’t restoring her health; they were managing symptoms, often with additional complications.

At a certain point, she decided she needed to explore a different path.

That decision led her to psychedelic medicine, and ultimately became one of the catalyst's for starting the 343 Fund.

Her experience shaped the mission: when first responders reach a place where conventional options haven’t provided relief, they deserve access to safe, supported alternatives and the opportunity to make informed choices about their care.

343 was built from lived experience, and from the belief that there should be more than one road to healing.

Learn more at 343fund.org

02/25/2026

In this conversation, Angela shares part of her personal healing journey, she speaks about working through profound grief with the support of ibogaine and ketamine therapy - and the emotional release that followed. For her, it meant finally allowing herself to to process grief, traumatic experiences carried over the years, and to sit with silence in a way she hadn’t been able to before.

For years, sleep required medication. After her first iboga journey, that changed. What once felt uncomfortable became something she now cherishes - stillness, quiet, rest.

This is just one experience. Healing is deeply individual, but stories like Angela’s are why the 343 Fund exists.
If you believe our first responders deserve access to comprehensive care, learn more or donate today at 343fund.org.

02/24/2026

We are proud to announce Nate Morgans as the new CEO & Executive Director of the Casey Skudin 343 Fund.

Active duty firefighter, former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, and 343 grant recipient, Nate’s connection to this mission is deeply personal.

“343 saved my life. What began as gratitude has become a calling.”

Under his leadership, we will continue expanding structured psychedelic-assisted healing for first responders — with preparation, integration, and long-term accountability at the center of everything we do.

This is more than growth.
This is commitment.
This is mission.

02/23/2026

After any intensive healing process, individuals often need space; time to reflect, recalibrate, and integrate what they’ve experienced. But for many first responders and service members, that space is difficult to access.

The demands of the job return quickly. Financial pressures are real. The assumption that first responders are “fully covered” or “well provided for” does not always match reality.

Insurance does not cover everything. Paychecks do not always stretch far enough. And the stigma around asking for help remains. We have seen firsthand that many first responders live paycheck to paycheck while carrying extraordinary responsibility. They serve their communities at great personal cost; mentally, physically, and financially.

At The Casey Skudin 343 Fund, our role is to help remove as many barriers as possible. This work is about more than treatment, it’s about creating the conditions for recovery to be possible.

Donate today to make a difference at 343fund.org

02/22/2026

Healing can sometimes mean recognizing the stories we’ve been living inside and finding the ability to see them through a different lens.

In this conversation, Angela reflects on how opening space for new thought patterns created meaningful shifts in her daily life, including improved sleep without relying on substances she had previously used.

Experiences vary. Outcomes are not identical for everyone. But what we continue to hear and see for ourselves is that when individuals are given structured support and access to responsible care options, meaningful progress becomes possible.

02/21/2026

343 Fund was created to expand access to care for first responders who are seeking additional pathways for recovery and relief. As shared here, advocacy is a critical part of that work.

Ibogaine remains a Schedule I substance in the United States, which significantly limits access, research, and funding. At the same time, a growing number of communities including first responders, researchers, and policymakers are calling for continued study and responsible evaluation of its potential.

The Casey Skudin 343 Fund works alongside advocates across the country to support state-level dialogue, expand research efforts, and help advance responsible policy reform.

This is about expanding access so those who serve our communities can explore care options safely and responsibly.
The conversation is evolving. The advocacy continues.

To support our mission, donate today at 343fund.org or through the link in our bio.

02/18/2026

Casey Skudin was a firefighter, a husband, a father, and someone who dedicated his life to protecting others.

At home, that same commitment showed up. When our founder Angela was navigating serious health challenges, he couldn’t solve it for her. What he could do, and what he did, was stand beside her while she searched for answers. He trusted her judgment, supported her decisions, and encouraged her to keep going.

That steady belief became the foundation of 343 Fund.

Today, The Casey Skudin 343 Fund carries Casey’s legacy forward by expanding access to care for first responders through advocacy, access, and support for healing pathways.

If you’d like to help continue this work, consider making a donation through the link in our bio. Your support directly contributes to access to care for those who serve our communities.

02/16/2026

As research continues, ibogaine is increasingly being described as a pattern interrupter - creating space to pause cycles of addiction and other maladaptive behaviors.

That pause alone isn’t the end of the work. Long-term change is supported through healthy integration practices, meditation, breathwork, movement, and learning to sit with the emotions that arise.

At the Casey Skudin 343 Fund, we help first responders access not only treatment, but the preparation and integration support that makes lasting change possible.

If you believe first responders deserve access to responsible, structured care, consider supporting this mission.
Donate through the link in our bio.