15ForLife Foundation

06/02/2026

June is Men's Health Month 💙🧡

Too many men struggle in silence.

It's okay to talk about how you feel. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to take a break, set boundaries, and put yourself first.

You don't have to have it all figured out.
You matter.

If you're struggling, reach out to someone you trust. One conversation can make a difference.

REACH. CONNECT. SAVE.


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05/31/2026

🏆💙 CHAMPIONS! 💙🏆

Congratulations to Coach Joe Pollicino and the Shaker Girls Lacrosse team on capturing the Section 2 NYSPHSAA Championship!

Your dedication, resilience, leadership, and commitment to excellence have inspired your community and made Shaker Nation proud. This achievement is a testament to the countless hours of hard work put in by every player, coach, and supporter throughout the season.

At 15 For Life, we are especially grateful for your continued support in helping us spread awareness about mental health and su***de prevention. Your platform, leadership, and commitment to making a difference extend far beyond the field.

Thank you for being incredible ambassadors for our mission. We are proud to celebrate this championship with you and look forward to cheering you on in the next chapter of your journey.

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05/24/2026

From Newtown High School to National Champions. 🏆🥍

Congratulations to Abby Ihlefeld, a proud 2025 15 For Life Award recipient, on becoming part of the 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse National Championship team at Florida Southern University!

Florida Southern captured its first national championship since 2016, and Abby continues to represent everything 15 For Life stands for — leadership, resilience, passion, and inspiring others both on and off the field.

Your 15 For Life family is incredibly proud of you, Abby! ❤️💙

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05/23/2026

Good luck to Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse today as they battle Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament Semifinal! 🍊🥍

We’re proud to have Syracuse as a 15 For Life Ambassador program, helping spread the message that mental health matters both on and off the field.

Head. Heart. Hustle.
Play fast. Play together. Play for each other.

Go ‘Cuse!

05/18/2026

🏆 Back-to-Back MIAA Champions! 🏆

Congratulations to Coach Bryan Kelly , the coaching staff, and for capturing another MIAA Conference Championship with an impressive overtime victory!

This marks back-to-back conference titles and a season that ended with Calvert Hall earning the area’s consensus No. 1 ranking — an incredible accomplishment built on commitment, culture, leadership, and teamwork. 💪🥍

At 15 For Life, we are proud to celebrate programs that build young men up both on and off the field and continue to show the importance of supporting one another through every challenge and success.

Congratulations to all on an unforgettable championship season!

05/14/2026

The Newtown Nighthawks Baseball team took the field against Masuk for more than just a game. They played for awareness, for conversation, and for every person silently struggling. 💙⚾️

Wearing their 15 For Life shirts with pride, these athletes reminded us that mental health matters both on and off the field.

Strength isn’t just measured by wins and losses — it’s also found in checking in on teammates, speaking up, and supporting one another.

They played with heart, purpose, and passion — because this game was about something bigger than baseball.

Thank you to the players, coaches, families, and supporters who continue helping us carry this mission forward. A big thank you to .6 for being an ambassador and for doing all you have done to make this happen.

Together, we are breaking the stigma one game, one team, and one conversation at a time.

05/10/2026

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Although possession is only part of the game, it can be a significant factor in the outcome of a lacrosse matchup. That certainly was the case when Newtown High School's boys' squad got a dominant fac...

05/09/2026

Thanks NHS Boy's LAX for supporting 15 and bringing awareness to the importance of mental health! We appreciate you! Have a great game!

05/03/2026

On May 2nd, Newtown and Cheshire Girl's Lacrosse teams came together at Newtown High School for a powerful Mental Matters game.

The 15 For Life Foundation was honored to share the field with the Alex Archie Foundation—two missions united by one cause: breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

Through lacrosse, known as “The Medicine Game,” we continue to create space for honest conversations, support one another, and remind every athlete that they are never alone—on or off the field.

05/03/2026

Huge thank you to the Newtown High School softball team for hosting a 15 For Life game and standing behind our mission. Your support helps keep the conversation going and makes a real impact in raising awareness for mental health. We’re so grateful for your strong, compassionate community! 💙