On May 16th, 2025, we celebrate the life of our dear friend Steven Kasser at New York Country Club. Steve touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with in a positive way and was embedded into the fabric of the community in several unique ways. He was everyone’s friend. 

Anyone who knew Steve knew he loved his golf. That’s why we have selected one of his favorite courses to not only celebrate his life, but raise awareness for one of this countries most devastating silent killers: suicide.

Currently, the United States experiences 14.3 suicides per 1,000 individuals, the highest rate since 1941 and the 11th leading cause of death in the country. 

Come celebrate Steve’s life and contribute to an amazing cause on a day we plan on making a tradition perpetually going forward.

REPS FOR RESPONDERS

The Reps For Responders Non-Profit (501c3) operates under the mission of improving the physical and emotional survivability skills of first responders so that they can make responsible decisions both on the job and in their personal lives. Our services support the mental health and well-being of all first responders, military and nurses, active and volunteer, with the ultimate goal of reducing the suicide rate in the first responder community.

Our preventive programs promote four pathways to ‘recovery’, all of which are evidence-based strategies for improving overall wellness. Pathways include (1) physical activity, (2) proper nutrition, (3) social connection via peer support, and (4) a variety of clinical treatment modalities provided by mental health professionals who specialize in working with trauma, substance use disorder, and first responders.