Our mission is to
and break the stigma surrounding first responders coming forward for mental health treatment.
Beyond The Badge NY solely depends on contributions from the local community and businesses to help provide our officers with seminars, events, and the resources they need.
This scholarship was created in honor and memory of a 15-year veteran of the New York City Police. Beyond the Badge awards three $2,500 scholarships to well-deserving, academically promising students.
THIS EVENT IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF
NYPD POLICE OFFICER RICHARD CATAPANO JR
Registration WILL OPEN 7/1/26
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th 2026 — 9AM
Check-in Begins at 8:15 am
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y.
This race is run in memory of all Officers who have died by suicide, as well as to stomp out the stigma surrounding officers and first responders coming forward for mental health treatment. We gather yearly to remember these men and women we lost too soon and support those currently struggling.
The race will take place in the beautiful Massapequa Park Preserve!
The course was designed by the NYPD Triathlon team
2026 ENTRY FEES:
Register Until 9/1 – $25
9/2-10/13 -$30
After 10/13- $35
Registration fee includes racing Bib, T-Shirt and wristband for food after the race
Registration by 10/1 GUARANTEES T-SHIRT
Kids Fun Run prior to race- $5 donation per child
Awards Ceremony and Brunch- (Pending Weather)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
Please contact us at Info@beyondthebadgeny.org
Additional SPONSORSHIPS Available
If Interested in Sponsoring Contact: Info@beyondthebadgeny.org
On March 6th, 2022, Florida State Trooper Toni Schuck went to work like most of us do, expecting a normal day at the “office”. Although, as most of us know, nothing is ever “normal” in the law enforcement profession. This would become evident later that day for Toni.
On this day, Toni was assigned to the Skyway 10K race in St. Petersburg, Florida. The race, at one point, leads runners over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge which covers three Florida counties and serves as the breathtaking setting for the 6.2-mile course. Other than the runners crossing the finish line, the day should have been an uneventful one. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case when a drunk driver from Sarasota, FL drove their BMW at a high rate of speed past traffic barriers meant to keep traffic away from the runners. After several unsuccessful attempts by state law enforcement officers to get the driver to stop, there was one last barrier between the intoxicated driver and the unsuspecting runners… Trooper Toni Schuck.
We can speak from firsthand experience that when faced with emergency situations, the last thing you think of is yourself. Basically, instinct takes over and you do what is needed to resolve the situation quickly and with little to no consequence. This is exactly what happened with Toni.
After hearing that the driver had made it past all the previous barricades, Trooper Schuck, a 26-year veteran of the FHP, realized that she was the last line of defense between the vehicle and thousands of runners. Quickly and selflessly, she proceeded to maneuver her patrol vehicle to block the path of the oncoming speeding car, causing a head on collision between the two vehicles and successfully stopping the driver from potentially causing catastrophic injury to the race participants. Amazingly, only minor injuries from the crash were incurred by Trooper Schuck and the drunk driver which required a brief hospital stay. After the incident, she was awarded several honors including the “Back the Blue” award from Florida’s Attorney General, the “InVest USA Heroism” award, and the “key” to St. Petersburg, Florida. She was also named Officer of the Month for March by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Beyond the Badge NY is proud to recognize Florida State Trooper Toni Schuck for her extreme act of bravery and courage. Her swift actions and disregard for her own personal safety prevented what would have been a disastrous and grave situation. We are grateful for her service and that of every law enforcement officer like her that puts on the uniform to protect life and liberty of the communities they serve. Thank you Toni and God Bless You!
Beyond the Badge, Inc. is a volunteer-based organization comprised of current and former members of the law enforcement and first responder communities and their families. We are dedicated to raising awareness regarding the mental health and suicide crisis among first responders, and to facilitating financial support and services to first responders and their families affected by the crisis. While the organization offers peer-to-peer support and assists in identifying mental health care providers who have experience with members of the law enforcement and first responder communities, its staff and volunteers do not and can not diagnose, assess, or treat any physical or mental disorder or disability. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 if there is immediate danger.
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