THE MISSION

WHAT: "Stronger Than Silence" seeks to lower rates of death by suicide among Montana's most vulnerable populations through accessible, ongoing, transformative mental healthcare--including Montana's veterans.

WHY: Across the US, veterans die by suicide at twice the rate of the general population, and in Montana, the rate of death by suicide among veterans is twice the national average. Male veterans account for most of these deaths.

Challenges accessing mental healthcare, social stigma, and high rates of PTSD and other mental illnesses all contribute to these devastating statistics. "Stronger Than Silence" addresses these risk factors, to tackle rates of suicide head-on.

WHO: TJ Bell is a local veteran who competes in endurance events across the country to raise awareness and support for veterans and their families. For the second year, TJ and Suffer Out Loud are teaming up to support Montana's veterans.

On April 19, 2026 TJ and Team Those Who Serve will be competing in the Tough Ruck: an event held during the Boston Marathon weekend that honors America's fallen military and first responders.

Every gift supports our work to ensure more veterans across Montana can find and access the mental healthcare we all deserve.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

SUPPORT: Celebrate Team Those Who Serve, while helping us reach our goal. Every dollar makes a difference.

SHARE: Spread the word among your friends and family! Share the link to this page, and use hashtag #ruckformtvets on social media.

Learn more at sufferoutloud.org/strongerthansilence

Follow TJ's training at https://www.instagram.com/tj.bell2/

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