Updates on Our Progress
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![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Announces 2024 National First Responders Day Celebration at Panthers Baptist Health IcePlex](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2024/10/TYFRO-National-First-Responders-Day-2024-PR-Featured.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Announces 2024 National First Responders Day Celebration at Panthers Baptist Health IcePlex
Learn more about the 2024 National First Responders Day Event at the Panthers Baptist Health IcePlex where Thank You First Responder will present the “Culture of Thank You” Award to WhiteFlag App CEO Jonny McCoy.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Gathers Fort Lauderdale Community for Celebration of Life Event at Riverwalk 911 Monument](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2024/09/TYFRO-911-Celebration-of-Life-Event-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Gathers Fort Lauderdale Community for Celebration of Life Event at Riverwalk 911 Monument
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and supporting First Responders, invites the Fort Lauderdale community to join in a momentous occasion of the 9/11 Memorial Celebration of Life Event, on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The event will take place at the Riverwalk 911 Monument, serving as a heartfelt commemoration of the heroes and lives affected by the September 11 attacks.
![[Press Release] National Nonprofit Thank You First Responder Honors Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco with Meritorious Service Award](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2024/08/TYFRO-NFRD-Riverside-County-Sheriff-Chad-Bianco-Meritorious-Service-Award-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] National Nonprofit Thank You First Responder Honors Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco with Meritorious Service Award
Learn more about the 2024 National First Responders Day Event at the Palm Springs Air Museum where Thank You First Responder will present the Meritorious Service Award to Sheriff Chad Bianco.
Riverwalk 911 Memorial ~ Celebration of Life Event
Learn about the Riverwalk 911 Memorial ~ Celebration of Life Event on September 11, 2024 from 6:30-8pm to honor our First Responders.
~ A Reflection on Remembrance and Resilience in Ft. Lauderdale
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder and WhiteFlag App Join Forces to Strengthen Mental Health Support for First Responders](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2024/06/TYFROWhiteFlag-Partnership-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder and WhiteFlag App Join Forces to Strengthen Mental Health Support for First Responders
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) announces a groundbreaking partnership with WhiteFlag App aimed at bolstering mental health support for First Responders nationwide.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in Support of First Responders
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) highlights importance of celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and our committed to raising awareness and finding resources in support of the mental health challenges faced by First Responders and their families.
National First Responders Day Inaugural Celebration 2023: Looking Back to Look Ahead
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) held its National First Responders Day Inaugural Celebration on October 28, 2023 in Boca Raton, Florida. We look back on our Inaugural celebration and look ahead, using the spirit of this special day to inspire future generations.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Annual Celebration of National First Responders Day and Local Heroes Program](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2023/10/TYFRO-2023-NFRD-Event-PR-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Annual Celebration of National First Responders Day and Local Heroes Program
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO), proudly announces its annual celebration in honor of National First Responders Day on October 28th and details about the upcoming Local Heroes Program launching 2024.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Honor FL State Representative Chip LaMarca with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2021/03/TYFRO-Press-Release_Chip-LaMarca_wFirst-Responders_Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Honor FL State Representative Chip LaMarca with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) is proud to announce that Florida State Rep Chip LaMarca as recipient of the 2023 Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award during the National First Responders Day celebration on October 28 in Boca Raton, FL.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Honor Chrissie Meacham & Lynn Offerdahl with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2021/03/2021-Doug_Stepelton-Award-Announcement_Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Honor Chrissie Meacham & Lynn Offerdahl with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2021 Contact: Stan Smith at Smarter Story PR (954)762-7000 | Media@SmarterStory.com @SmarterStory Thank You First Responder to Honor Chrissie Meacham & Lynn Offerdahl with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of...
![[Press Release] 2021 Delray Beach Pickleball Open to Benefit Non-Profit Thank You First Responder](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2021/02/Delray-Bech-Pickleball-open-2021-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] 2021 Delray Beach Pickleball Open to Benefit Non-Profit Thank You First Responder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 4, 2021 Contact: Stan Smith at Smarter Story PR (954)762-7000 | Media@SmarterStory.com @SmarterStory Contact: Carl Foster at Foster Events (561)440-0941 | GoodSportsFoss@gmail 2021 Delray Beach Pickleball Open...
Thank You First Responder Partners with Lifetime TV Series Military Makeover & BrandStar Cares to Honor Local First Responder Heroes
Thank You First Responder is joining forces with Lifetime TV Series Military Makeover host Montel William and BrandStar Cares to Honor Local First Responder Heroes with the Inaugural Montel Williams Military Makeover Golf & Gala Tournament on November 17 & 18,...
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training at 2nd Annual Broward Mental Health Summit on Sept 12th](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/09/Broward-Mental-Helth-Summit-2019_Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training at 2nd Annual Broward Mental Health Summit on Sept 12th
Thank You First Responder, Inc. (TYFRO), a 501(c)3 South Florida based non-profit and The GEO Group Foundation will provide an eight hour educational course on Mental Health First Aid for up to 30 First Responders at the 2nd Annual Broward Mental Health Summit at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida on September 12, 2019.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training for Broward Sheriff’s Office](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/07/TYFRO-to-Conduct-MHFA-Training-for-BSO-FL.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training for Broward Sheriff’s Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2019Contact: Smarter Story PR(954)-762-7000 | Media@SmarterStory.com@SmarterStory Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training for Broward Sheriff’s Office~ Sponsored by Ventre MedicalFORT LAUDERDALE, FL. —...
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Honored at The Delray Center’s 6th Annual Art Exhibition & Charity Auction](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/04/Art-Ave-flyer-final-print.jpg.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Honored at The Delray Center’s 6th Annual Art Exhibition & Charity Auction
Thank You First Responder has been selected as the benefactor of The Delray Center’s 6th Annual Art Exhibition & Charity Auction on place Friday, April 12th, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Bamboo Garden Yoga, 88 SE 4th Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Appoints Deputy Fire Chief (Ret.) Michael Allora to Board of Directors](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/08/TYFRO-Press-Release-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Appoints Deputy Fire Chief (Ret.) Michael Allora to Board of Directors
Thank You First Responder, Inc. (TYFRO), a 501(c)3 South Florida based non-profit, has announced the appointment of Michael Allora to its Board of Directors.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Mental Health First Aid Program](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/02/TYFRO-MHFA-Launch-Event-PR-Feb2019-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Mental Health First Aid Program
Thank You First Responder, Inc. (TYFRO), a 501(c)3 South Florida based non-profit and Broward County Commissioner Tim Ryan will launch a campaign to offer a Mental Health First Aid training course to First Responders.
TYFRO Joins Anita Mitchell on True Oldies FM Radio to Discuss Mental Health First Aid Program Launch
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) Co-Founder & Board Member Stan Smith joined radio talk show host Anita Mitchell to discuss our Mental Health First Aid Program Launch for First Responders.