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We're thrilled to share that @BlueKC raised $234,000 for 80+ local organizations in Kansas City through their workplace campaign! Thank you to all who played a part in this fantastic success. Together, we're building a stronger and more vibrant #KansasCity!
Blue KC
@BlueKC7 Nov 2023
THANK YOU to all the Blue KC employees who supported our Blue KC Cares campaign this year. Because of your generosity, more than $234,000 is going to over 80 local organizations through the @UnitedWayGKC.
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October's @BlueKC Sporting Samaritan is Richie Shurst! A two-time Teacher of the Year, Richie creates an inclusive culture in athletics. "I always tell my students ... It’s okay to fail as long as you’re willing to put in the work to correct your mistakes...”

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For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’ve teamed up with @BlueKC and are proud to debut our full-length documentary Not Good Enough, which addresses mental health challenges in youth athletes. Watch the full documentary: youtu.be/xOAxFnrGHAA
A young baseball player wearing a red jersey and red hat bends over with his hands on his knees and looks over his right shoulder with a distressed expression on his face. Text on the photo, written in white, reads "Not Good Enough"

ALT A young baseball player wearing a red jersey and red hat bends over with his hands on his knees and looks over his right shoulder with a distressed expression on his face. Text on the photo, written in white, reads "Not Good Enough"

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We are thrilled to announce that Tri-County has received a $4,290 donation from @BlueKC & @royalscharities for July’s #ShutOuttheStigma! Thank you to everyone who cheered on our @Royals and thank you to the players who helped make this contribution back to the community possible.
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Officer Matt DeLoux saved a young boy from choking back in May while visiting Kauffman Stadium with his young son. fox4kc.com/news/kansas-city-…

Kansas City Royals honor officer who saved choking child at game

Officer Matt DeLoux saved a young boy from choking back in May while visiting Kauffman Stadium with his young son.

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June's @BlueKC Sporting Samaritan is Robin Kingeter! A two-time “Teacher of the Year” honoree, Robin exemplifies all the traits you’d like to see in your child’s educator. "Robin displays unparalleled compassion for families, students, and staff."

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We are honored to be a part of the #ShutOutTheStigma campaign. Please take a moment to read this powerful message - you can find it at the North Fields of our Sports Complex. shutoutthestigma.com Thanks to @Royals and @BlueKC
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May's @BlueKC Sporting Samaritan is Beth Matz, a Speech Language Pathologist at Kellybrook Elementary! Beth has been an SLP for years, with experience at various Wisconsin, Maine, & Missouri schools. Her dedication to students & to teaching earned her Sporting Samaritan honor!

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Meet our ECM Spotlight, Laura Read of @BlueKC! This upcoming campaign season will be Laura's 12th as ECM (Employee Campaign Manager). “I always try to come up with new ideas to keep our campaign fresh and exciting." Read more about Laura's approach here: buff.ly/3M6RmOD
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The 10-foot by 7-foot letter is part of a partnership between the Royals and Blue KC to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and show that words can hurt. bit.ly/41wI7eW

Royals using eye-catching way to ‘Shut Out the Stigma’

Kansas City Royals and Blue KC use a 10-foot letter to raise awareness about mental health issues among young athletes and students.

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Blue KC retweeted
KCTV5 News@KCTV510 May 2023
As a way to spread awareness towards some of the stresses and pressures kids go through, the Kansas City Royals have teamed up with Blue KC in an initiative aimed at educating parents and guardians on the pressure their kids feel while playing sports. kctv5.com/2023/05/10/shut-ou…

Shut Out the Stigma: Royals and Blue KC post letter to parents at Mid-America Sports Complex

Studies show an estimated 52 percent of youth between the ages of six to 17 years of age participate in sports. Experts say what happens after the game can make or break an athletes self-confidence.

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This is great. I am the coach of my son's Under 10 baseball team. We've got a good group of parents but it's amazing what we hear from other coaches and parents that we play. They are just kids. Let's have some fun.
Kansas City Royals
@Royals10 May 2023
Dear Mom and Dad... An open letter from youth athletes to their parents. shutoutthestigma.com
A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty, Missouri. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, Don’t be mad at me but the way you yell when I play ball it hurts. I don’t look forward to playing games anymore because I’m afraid I’m gonna mess up in front of you. I really just wish you would enjoy watching me play instead of making me feel like I’m not good. I love you so much. Thank you for all you do but can you please stop yelling and start cheering more?” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty, Missouri. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, Don’t be mad at me but the way you yell when I play ball it hurts. I don’t look forward to playing games anymore because I’m afraid I’m gonna mess up in front of you. I really just wish you would enjoy watching me play instead of making me feel like I’m not good. I love you so much. Thank you for all you do but can you please stop yelling and start cheering more?” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Mid-America Sports Complex in Shawnee, Kansas. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, First, I want you to know I love you. But… I put a lot of pressure on myself to do good. So when you’re in the stands and you yell… you’re making things harder. The thing I’m most scared about is letting you down. And when we drive home I don’t look forward to it because you tell me what I did wrong and I alreddy know what I did wrong so it frustrates me. I’m writing this because I don’t know how to say it to you and I don’t want to hurt your feelings…” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Mid-America Sports Complex in Shawnee, Kansas. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, First, I want you to know I love you. But… I put a lot of pressure on myself to do good. So when you’re in the stands and you yell… you’re making things harder. The thing I’m most scared about is letting you down. And when we drive home I don’t look forward to it because you tell me what I did wrong and I alreddy know what I did wrong so it frustrates me. I’m writing this because I don’t know how to say it to you and I don’t want to hurt your feelings…” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

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Please check this out if you have a young athlete! This is critically important ❤️ @KMBZradio
Kansas City Royals
@Royals10 May 2023
Dear Mom and Dad... An open letter from youth athletes to their parents. shutoutthestigma.com
A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty, Missouri. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, Don’t be mad at me but the way you yell when I play ball it hurts. I don’t look forward to playing games anymore because I’m afraid I’m gonna mess up in front of you. I really just wish you would enjoy watching me play instead of making me feel like I’m not good. I love you so much. Thank you for all you do but can you please stop yelling and start cheering more?” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex in Liberty, Missouri. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, Don’t be mad at me but the way you yell when I play ball it hurts. I don’t look forward to playing games anymore because I’m afraid I’m gonna mess up in front of you. I really just wish you would enjoy watching me play instead of making me feel like I’m not good. I love you so much. Thank you for all you do but can you please stop yelling and start cheering more?” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Mid-America Sports Complex in Shawnee, Kansas. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, First, I want you to know I love you. But… I put a lot of pressure on myself to do good. So when you’re in the stands and you yell… you’re making things harder. The thing I’m most scared about is letting you down. And when we drive home I don’t look forward to it because you tell me what I did wrong and I alreddy know what I did wrong so it frustrates me. I’m writing this because I don’t know how to say it to you and I don’t want to hurt your feelings…” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT A life-size, 10-foot tall art installation of a handwritten letter and a blue Shut Out the Stigma pencil at the Mid-America Sports Complex in Shawnee, Kansas. The letter reads, “Dear Mom and Dad, First, I want you to know I love you. But… I put a lot of pressure on myself to do good. So when you’re in the stands and you yell… you’re making things harder. The thing I’m most scared about is letting you down. And when we drive home I don’t look forward to it because you tell me what I did wrong and I alreddy know what I did wrong so it frustrates me. I’m writing this because I don’t know how to say it to you and I don’t want to hurt your feelings…” A note at the bottom of the letter reads, “This installation was created based on real letters from local youth athletes across all sports.” (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

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I've heard these exact sentiments from my 10-year-old son after especially challenging basketball games. Important message from the @Royals and @BlueKC. Thanks Caroline!!
Caroline Hogan@CarolineHoganTV10 May 2023
TODAY: @Royals x @BlueKC unveils new activation for “Shut Out the Stigma”. Really cool 10 ft tall letters.. kinda stops you in your tracks, helps start an otherwise hard conversation between kids and parents @KSHB41
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TODAY: @Royals x @BlueKC unveils new activation for “Shut Out the Stigma”. Really cool 10 ft tall letters.. kinda stops you in your tracks, helps start an otherwise hard conversation between kids and parents @KSHB41
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Blue KC retweeted
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association@BCBSAssociation20 Mar 2023
If the Lasso way is wrong, we don't want to be right. Ted knows the value of prioritizing mental health in order to be at the top of your game. By integrating physical and #MentalHealthCare, we can intercept missed diagnoses and give everyone a winning shot at a healthy future.
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@AP20 Mar 2023
"A big theme of the show is to check in … with your neighbor, your coworker, your friends, your family and ask how they're doing." "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis shared the importance of mental health awareness at the White House press briefing Monday. bit.ly/403hRsA

'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis says 'check in' on your mental health

"Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis shared the importance of mental health awareness at the White House press briefing Monday.

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Going after what this city deserves 🤍 @BlueKC | bit.ly/SidelineTheStigma
Photo of Elizabeth Ball with a quote from her at the bottom that reads, "This is a new season with a new group, but I am embracing the fact that we are a championship caliber team. This amazing city continuously shows up for us in a massive way and I want to give them the Championship they deserve this season." Above the quote is our co-branded "Sideline the Stigma" logo with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.

ALT Photo of Elizabeth Ball with a quote from her at the bottom that reads, "This is a new season with a new group, but I am embracing the fact that we are a championship caliber team. This amazing city continuously shows up for us in a massive way and I want to give them the Championship they deserve this season." Above the quote is our co-branded "Sideline the Stigma" logo with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.

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Blue KC retweeted
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association@BCBSAssociation9 Feb 2023
.@IBX and @BlueKC are going head-to-head this #SBLVII! Who do you think will be the winning team? Tell us! Love this post for an Eagles' win or retweet this post for a Chiefs' win. Ready, set, go!
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Serving the KC community one meal at a time. @royalscharities // @BlueKC
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KANSAS CITY CURRENT ARE HEADED TO THE NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! @BlueKC | #TealRising
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