Our mission is to
Reduce the growing epidemic of first responder suicides
and break the stigma surrounding first responders coming forward for mental health treatment.
Help Us Help Our First Responders!
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.
The Nicholas Mencaroni memorial scholarship
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.
News & Announcements
- January 22, 2023
- January 3, 2023
Upcoming Events

Hotrods For Heroes Car Show
- 07/08/2023
- Wantagh LIRR Train Station- (Park & Oakland)
Please join us as we continue to leave the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health in the rear-view mirror!
July 8th 2023 9am-2pm
Rain Date- 7/15/23
Wantagh LIRR – entrance off (Oakland & Park Ave)
$20 donation per car
First 200 receive swag bags
Food Trucks/ vendors/ Raffles/ Touch a Truck/ DJ and fun for the whole family
💙 This show is dedicated in memory of NYPD Police Officer Michael Geraldi – who passed away unexpectedly and was committed to breaking the stigma of suicide and mental health awareness 💙 See less

Outrun the Stigma 5K Run/Walk
- 10/21/2023
- Massapequa Park, NY
THIS EVENT IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF
NYPD POLICE OFFICER RICHARD CATAPANO JR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2022 — 9AM
Check in Begins at 8:15am
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 who we lost to soon and support those who are currently struggling.
Race will take place in the beautiful Massapequa Park Preserve!
Course designed by NYPD Triathlon team
2023 ENTRY FEES:
Register Until 9/1 – $25
9/2-9/25 -$30
After 9/25- $35
Registration fee includes racing Bib, T-Shirt, Medal and wristband for food after race
Registration by 9/25 GURANTEES T-SHIRT & MEDAL
Kids Fun Run prior to race- $5 donation per child
Awards Ceremony and BBQ
Touch a Truck
REGISTRATION BEGINS JULY 1st
SPONSORSHIP OPPURTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
Gold Sponsor $350-
Includes:
Logo on event T-Shirt,10×10 space at event, Business Logo on event banner and digital advertising
Silver Sponsor $250
Includes:
10×10 space at event, Business Logo on event banner and digital advertising
Bronze Sponsor $150
Includes:
business logo on event banner and Digital Advertising
Vendor Fee- $100
10×10 space ONLY
Please contact us at Info@beyondthebadgeny.org
Wall of Remembrance

Featured Hero: Toni Schuck
Florida State Master Highway Patrol Trooper
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!