{"id":388,"date":"2022-05-10T16:07:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T16:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2025-12-31T17:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:02:05","slug":"b4b-veterans-golf-simulator-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/index.php\/b4b-veterans-golf-simulator-project\/","title":{"rendered":"B4B Veterans Golf Simulator Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Twenty-two Veterans \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 take their own lives every day in America. 22. That\u2019s a staggering number. Seasonal and winter-time depression is a major catalyst in the suicide of these heroes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Through the reimagining and revitalization of Normandie Golf Club, Birdies 4 Bipolar is helping create a space rooted in community, purpose, and healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As part of the Normandie Reimagined project, Birdies 4 Bipolar will build an indoor Veterans Golf Simulator designed to help Gateway-area Veterans \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 combat seasonal depression by using golf as a form of recreational therapy and connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This simulator will provide a year-round home for Veterans to gather, train, and support one another\u2014while also serving as a key fundraising initiative to further the mission of Birdies 4 Bipolar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you\u2019d like to contribute toward building this winter home for our Veterans at Normandie Golf Club, please consider donating below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jack Nicklaus on Legacy, Normandie Golf Club &#038; the Future of the Game:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jack Nicklaus on Legacy, Normandie Golf Club &amp; the Future of the Game\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XUqDezVQklA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Wellington Talks Birdies 4 Bipolar &amp; the Scotty Wirtz Veterans Simulator at Normandie:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Michael Wellington Talks Birdies 4 Bipolar &amp; the Scotty Wirtz Veterans Simulator at Normandie\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jsbjC9eMnVg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ABOUT THE NORMANDIE REIMAGINED VETERANS GOLF SIMULATOR PROJECT<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Veterans Golf League at Arlington Greens\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XmchzNd2CAE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>THE PROJECT DETAILS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arlington Greens Golf Simulator Walkthrough\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7qCP1pXCW0U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support the Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\nBirdies 4 Bipolar is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to erasing the stigma surrounding mental illness and providing meaningful support through golf-based recreational therapy, education, and community programs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nDonations directly support initiatives such as:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Veteran-focused golf and recreational therapy programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health awareness and education initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community partnerships and local nonprofit support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Scotty Wirtz Veterans Golf Simulator Project<\/strong> at the newly <strong>Normandie Reimagined Golf Club<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\nEvery contribution\u2014large or small\u2014helps create connection, purpose, and hope for individuals and families impacted by mental illness.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make a Donation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><p style=\"text-align:center;\">\nChoose your preferred donation method below. All donations are tax-deductible.\n<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=KLMM8N8KLGJ98&amp;tabid=56&amp;portalid=0&amp;mid=446\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Paypal-1024x308.jpg\" alt=\"Donate to Birdies 4 Bipolar via PayPal\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Paypal-1024x308.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Paypal-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Paypal-768x231.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Paypal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/account.venmo.com\/u\/birdies4bipolar\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"181\" src=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Venmo.jpg\" alt=\"Donate to Birdies 4 Bipolar via Venmo\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Venmo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/birdies4bipolar.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Donate-Venmo-300x91.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><p style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<strong>Thank you for supporting Birdies 4 Bipolar.<\/strong> Your generosity helps us continue building programs that change lives\u2014on and off the course.\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twenty-two Veterans \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 take their own lives every day in America. 22. That\u2019s a staggering number. Seasonal and winter-time depression is a major catalyst in the suicide of these heroes. Through the reimagining and revitalization of Normandie Golf Club, Birdies 4 Bipolar is helping create a space rooted in community, purpose, and healing. 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