Sophie's Squad

06/21/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our incredible runners who completed Grandma’s Marathon yesterday! 💜🩵🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Not only did you take on a tough personal accomplishment, but you also helped raise funds for Sophie’s Squad while spreading our message of mental health awareness and support throughout the community.

Every mile you ran helped create conversations, break down stigma, and support our mission of providing mental health resources to athletes everywhere.

We are so grateful for your dedication, passion, and commitment to making a difference. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for taking on this challenge and representing Sophie’s Squad in such an amazing way.

Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment, and thank you for running for something bigger than yourselves!

06/21/2026

Welcome to the Sophie’s Squad team, Caroline Bliss! 🏒💜🩵

We’re excited to announce Caroline Bliss, a member of the Western New England Women’s Ice Hockey team, as our newest Sophie’s Squad Ambassador!

Caroline joins our growing team of student-athletes dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, encouraging meaningful conversations, and reminding others that they are never alone.

Thank you, Caroline, for using your platform to help make a difference both on and off the ice. We’re grateful to have you as part of our mission and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make!

06/20/2026

A huge thank you to Grandma’s Marathon for hosting us this weekend at the Essentia Health Fitness Expo! 💜🩵

We loved the opportunity to connect with so many people and share the mission of Sophie’s Squad.

A special thank you as well to all of our amazing volunteers who helped throughout the weekend. Your support makes everything we do possible, and we are so grateful for each of you.

And good luck to everyone running Grandma’s Marathon this weekend! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

06/19/2026

In Episode 1 of Let’s Talk: Sophie’s Squad, Marlene Boissonnault shares a powerful story from her time with Team Canada.

Before a test, Marlene spoke with a veteran teammate she looked up to and assumed had everything figured out. To her surprise, that teammate admitted she was nervous too. In that moment, Marlene realized something important: no matter our level of success, we’re all human.

We all experience challenges, doubts, and struggles. The moments that create the strongest teams aren’t when we pretend everything is perfect—they’re when we’re honest with each other.

The people who are willing to be vulnerable, share their experiences, and open up about what they’re going through often have the biggest impact on those around them. Their honesty reminds others that they aren’t alone.

Watch the full conversation with Marlene on our YouTube channel and hear more about the lessons she’s learned through hockey, mental health, and resilience.

06/19/2026

Have you checked out Episode 1 of Let’s Talk: Sophie’s Squad with Marlene Boissonnault? 🎙️💜🩵

Marlene shares her journey as a professional hockey player, the challenges she’s faced, and why prioritizing mental health is so important both on and off the ice. It’s an honest and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

Watch now on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFa1P273Ga0

And stay tuned — Episode 2 drops tomorrow! 👀

If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear it.

Real conversations. Real stories. Real impact.

06/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome Nicole Schumm from the Stonehill Women’s Ice Hockey program as the newest ambassador for Sophie’s Squad! 💜🩵🏒

Nicole joins a growing team of student-athletes who are passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and helping create supportive environments for athletes both on and off the ice.

Thank you, Nicole, for using your platform to make a difference and help spread the message that no one has to face their struggles alone. We’re thrilled to have you on the team!

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Kayla Woytcke on graduating magna cm laude from with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Kayla earned membership in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and Chi Alpha Sigma, recognizing her achievements in academics and athletics. She played for Gustavus Womens Hockey and served as an ambassador for Sophie's Squad , a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and support. This summer, Kayla will begin her nursing career at Ridgeview Medical Center's Birthing Center.

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06/18/2026

Make sure and watch episode 1 of Let's Talk: Sophie's Squad with Marlene Boissonnault out now!

Episode 1 featuring Marlene Boissonnault (Minnesota Frost PWHL)We...

06/16/2026

At Sophie’s Squad, we’re proud to share that funds we raise go directly toward providing FREE mental health resources and awareness materials to high school and college teams across North America.

Because of the incredible support from our community, sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we have now placed mental health resources into the hands of more than 70,000 student-athletes.

From locker rooms to team meetings, these resources help start important conversations, reduce stigma, and remind athletes that asking for help is a sign of strength.

Together, we are creating a culture where mental health is talked about just as openly as physical health.

Thank you for helping us make an impact—one athlete, one team, and one conversation at a time. 💜🩵

06/13/2026

Your mind deserves a break.

Try “window gazing” for a minute or two:

🌳 Watch the trees move
🐦 Follow a bird’s flight
☁️ Notice the clouds drifting by

These small moments can help reduce mental fatigue and restore focus.

What’s outside your window today? Comment below ⬇️