{"id":12,"date":"2020-05-05T15:49:47","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T15:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:24:08","slug":"the-three-pillar-mission-of-birdies-4-bipolar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Welcome to Birdies 4 Bipolar <span class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190717113642im_\/https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/portals\/0\/EMoji.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Birdies 4 Bipolar (B4B) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization using the game of golf to create positive change through mental health awareness, veteran wellness, and community-driven impact.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This foundation raises funding to support U.S. veterans through golf-based recreational therapy programs, events, and competitive opportunities, including initiatives connected to the Missouri Amputee Golf Tournament. Golf builds honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, poise, strategy, work ethic, and the power of a positive mindset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Birdies 4 Bipolar is committed to creating awareness and erasing the false stigmas surrounding mental illness through honest conversations, education, and the science of well-being.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">We also develop new programs and support partner organizations that strengthen mental health outcomes and expand access to resources for individuals and families.<\/mark><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/b4b-veterans-golf-simulator-project\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-428\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1900-Wirtz-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1900-Wirtz-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1900-Wirtz-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1900-Wirtz-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1900-Wirtz-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1900-Wirtz.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Now Announcing:<\/strong> The <strong>Scotty Wirtz Veterans Golf Simulator Project<\/strong> at the newly <strong>Normandie Reimagined Golf Club<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/b4b-veterans-golf-simulator-project\/\"><strong>Learn more &amp; support the build \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/birdies4bipolar-in-the-media\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"612\" height=\"236\" class=\"wp-image-224\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MEDIA.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MEDIA.jpg 612w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MEDIA-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/MEDIA-600x231.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/donate\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"612\" height=\"236\" class=\"wp-image-226\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Donation-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Donation-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Donation-1-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Donation-1-600x231.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/b4b-accomplishments\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"612\" height=\"236\" class=\"wp-image-225\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Accomplishmnet.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Accomplishmnet.jpg 612w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Accomplishmnet-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_Accomplishmnet-600x231.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/events\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"612\" height=\"236\" class=\"wp-image-227\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_UpcomingEvents.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_UpcomingEvents.jpg 612w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_UpcomingEvents-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/612_UpcomingEvents-600x231.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-very-dark-gray-color\" \/>\n<h2><strong>The three pillar mission of B4B:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190717113642im_\/https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/portals\/0\/EMoji.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0<strong>Educate.<\/strong> Assist individuals living with mental illness and their families by replacing false stigma with truth, compassion, and awareness.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190717113642im_\/http:\/\/www.birdies4bipolar.org\/Portals\/0\/EMoji.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0<strong>Support Veterans.<\/strong> Generate funds for U.S. military and amputee veterans in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois region\u2014especially those living with mental illness\u2014to participate in golf-based recreational therapy leagues and competitions that build connection and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-very-dark-gray-color\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190717113642im_\/http:\/\/www.birdies4bipolar.org\/Portals\/0\/EMoji.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0<strong>Raise Awareness.<\/strong> Conduct mental health fundraising events and community experiences. Proceeds are reinvested into local mental health organizations and programs that promote the science of well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-very-dark-gray-color\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\">\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-191\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_6972.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"191\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_6972.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/gallery\/img_6972\/\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_6972.jpg 640w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_6972-300x225.jpg 300w, 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