SCARS + DWP WELLNESS LOUNGE FESTIVAL ACTIVATION!

GREAT NEWS! The Scars Foundation and Danny Wimmer Presents will have Wellness Lounge activation at both Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals!

We will be providing hydration stations sponsored by 10X Health System, Music Therapy, Wellness Coaches and more! You can also grab some Scars promo goodies while you are there.

Welcome to Rockville Locations (May 7-10):

• Front of House - Open to the General Public

• Backstage - Open to bands, road crew, festival staff, radio and media folks

Sonic Temple Location (May 14-17):

• Backstage - Open to bands, road crew, festival staff, radio and media folks

Hope to see you starting tomorrow at Rockville and be sure to catch Godsmack’s set!

1ST ANNUAL "SMACK THIS! SCRAMBLE" TO BENEFIT THE SCARS FOUNDATION

We're thrilled to announce a powerful collaboration with the The One Hundred Club, The Scars Foundation and Sully Erna of Godsmack for the 1st Annual Smack This! Golf Tournament on Tues September 16 at the Wentworth By The Sea Country Club!

Highlights of the Day:

- Sully Erna live National Anthem to start the tournament!

- Play a spectacular round while giving back!

- Online Auction featuring exclusive items such as:

- A signed and framed Larry Bird jersey – priceless!

- A 4-day/3-night luxury stay in Loreto, Mexico at Villa del Palmar in Danzante Bay — with unlimited golf worth $10,000-$15,000

- Exclusive Celtics, Bruins & Patriots signed memorabilia

- Red Sox box seats with tour prior to the game

- Hard Rock Hollywood Fl, (the Guitar building) for 3 nights, 2 dinners and spa package worth around $2000

- Private in-home local celebrity chef dinners worth over $1000 each

- LIVE Art by Carson Jackson!

- The Heckle Hole: $20 to STOP being heckled by professional comedians on your backswing!

This is more than a tournament — it's a day of giving, community, and impact. Together, we're building futures and strengthening minds.

Limited foursomes available! Tickets to post-play reception also available to those who aren't golfing.

For details and auction access contact: rebecca@onehundredclub.com

LEELA INSPIRED + SCARS FOUNDATION BRACELET COLLAB!

In honor of World Mental Health Day and in support of Emotional Wellness Month, The Scars Foundation has collaborated with jewelry designer Leela Inspired to help bring awareness to mental health struggles, and help end the stigma surrounding it. Leela Inspired created three beautiful co-branded bracelets made from Tiger’s Eye, Black Onyx or Snowflake Obsidian and adorned with a custom Scars/Leela Inspired charm. 20% of sales from each bracelet will benefit The Scars Foundation.

THANK YOU LUPULIN BREWING CO. !

Lupulin’s Metal Health For Mental Health Event (Year 5) was a HUGE success!! Thank you to our board member, Justin Crandall and everyone over at Lupulin Brewing Company for all their hard work and dedication put into this event every year. You guys truly ROCK and we are forever grateful for you! Thank you also to everyone who attended the event and bid on all the amazing silent auction items… along with Sully Erna and Godsmack for donating the signed drum kit and guitar this year!

WATCH THE MH4MH 2024 RECAP!

METAL HEALTH FOR MENTAL HEALTH EVENT!

We are so excited to be celebrating the 5th year of Lupulin Brewing Company’s Metal Health For Mental Health Event for Mental Health Awareness Month on Sat. May 11 to raise money for The Scars Foundation! If you are in the MN area come out and experience a night of music, brews, a silent auction featuring an autographed Godsmack drum set (that was played by Shannon Larkin during the Vibez Tour rehearsals), items from Minnesota breweries, local businesses and more!

Thank You for an Amazing 5 Years Scars Strong!

Today is our Scars Foundation 5th Anniversary! As we complete 5 years of working tirelessly to help those who struggle with mental health challenges, we look forward to doing more work as we continue to grow.

Some of what we have accomplished:

• Established the Scars Foundation Musicbiz Mental Health Fund which has helped thousands of people in our music industry family.

• We have worked with over 400 young children in rural Appalachia.

• We established our Scars Foundation group which has over 4000 participants.

• Launched our Youth Ambassador program.

• Launched our Veterans tract.

• Provide free therapy sessions for hundreds of scholarship youth who participate in Teen Tech Centers.

• Scholarship boxers who faced incredibly difficult challenges to achieve their goals of becoming pro-boxers.

• Scholarship people for treatment.

• Created a brand new music modality to help reduce anxiety…. and so much more!!!

We thank you all for your support, because without you all we couldn’t do what we do! #ShowYourScars #ScarsStrong

- Naomi Fabricant TSF Executive Director

SoundWaves Art Partnership!

The Scars Foundation and Godsmack partnered up with Soundwaves Art again to release a very limited collection of artwork created from the audio recordings of famous singles "I Stand Alone" and "Under Your Scars” ! Every piece of artwork has been hand signed by Godsmack and Soundwaves artist Tim Wakefield before the show in Austin, TX. There are only 75 prints and 4 originals of each Soundwave Art available for purchase. Proceeds from every sale will support The Scars Foundation and our effective mental health programs!

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Guitar World Feature on The Scars Foundation

A great article about The Scars Foundation, all the work we are doing and the motivation behind Sully wanting to start a non-profit after losing loved ones to suicide. Thank you Alison Richter and Guitar World for this beautiful feature!

Shannon Larkin Signature Drum Key to Benefit TSF!

Thank you Shannon Larkin and the Drumkeyshop for this awesome collab and for donating some of the profits from each key sale to The Scars Foundation!

Shannon Larkin of Godsmack Signature Drum Key - Available for sale Black Nickel.

Keys from DrumKeyShop are artist or drum company endorsed working cast metal keys with a magnetic tip and individual custom designs. Each key comes with a velvet bag and is shipped direct to your home - domestically or internationally. Shipping speeds and costs are available at check out.

Aubrey Brown First Scars Youth Ambassador - ABC Action News Spot (Tampa)

Meet Aubrey Brown, our first Scars Youth. Ambassador. Although she has been through some really difficult times at such a young age, she is using her voice and platforms to help others through some of the same challenges she has faced in a special way. We are really proud of what she is doing and know she is going to continue to touch the lives. ♥︎ More info on our Scars Ambassador program to come! Thank you ABC Action News WFTS Tampa Bay and Wendy Ryan for this wonderful feature!

Featured ABC Action News Article HERE

Featured photos by Francesca Ludikar

Featured video footage by Paris Visone Photography

The Great American Boxing Bash Feat Scars Fighters Jaydell Pazmino & Hegly Mosqueda!

We are pleased to announce The Scars Foundation Scholarships that we provided our two amazing fighters, Jaydell Pazmino (Lawrence, MA) and Hegly Mosqueda (Venezuela), has further opened more opportunities as they continue to strengthen and grow their professional boxing careers.

Both fighters are under the fierce coaching experience of professional boxing trainer Julio Peña of Thrive Boxing & Martial Arts Center in Londonderry NH, and are managed by Julio and Sully Erna.

We invite all boxing fans in the New England area to get your tickets for this Boston Boxing Promotions event on July 14 email: juliosaulpena@gmail.com and join us in support of these two future superstars as they climb the pro ranks quickly! We couldn’t be more proud of them and really appreciate your continued support and contributions for The Scars Foundation.

Good Luck Jaydell & Hegly! The world is behind you!

Play the Pick'Em Football Challenge with Sully Erna & Support TSF!

WHO WANTS THE CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS^ TO A US GODSMACK HEADLINE SHOW* WITH VIP PASSES !?

Play against Sully Erna in the Pro Football Pick’em Charity Challenge and support The Scars Foundation!

Head on over to PickEmCharityChallenge.com Download the app for iPhone or Android > Tap “Get in a Charity Game” > Choose The Scars Foundation and follow the prompts!

Good Luck!

^ Travel expenses not included

* Radio shows and festivals excluded from contest - US Headline shows TBA

Godsmack Show to Benefit The Scars Foundation & Dana-Farber Cancer Institute!

Join Godsmack at the brand new MGM Music Hall at Fenway on SAT AUG 27 for this very special show to benefit The Scars Foundation and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with special guests OTHERWISE !

Tickets ON SALE NOW: PURCHASE HERE

HOB Battle of the Bands Photos + Highlight Reel!

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Hard Rock Tampa and SCS Partners for their very generous donation to The Scars Foundation ! It really means a lot to us and will greatly benefit our various mental health programs that will reach so many people in need.

Congratulations to the winning band, Nightbreakers and all the other bands who participated in this special evening of Rock N Roll ! You all did a really amazing job!

CLICK PICTURE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS EVENT!

WATCH THIS GREAT VIDEO WITH SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EVENING!

TSF Teams Up with the Paul White Company!

This last September the Paul White Company teamed up with The Scars Foundation to help raise money and awareness for the importance of #MentalHealth. They also shared one of their team members, Tommy Hume’s awesome story of recovery.

After struggling with addiction for many years, Tommy entered a rehab program and was able to give himself not only a second chance, but also turn his life around. Since he been both excelling at his trade, and becoming a real leader! Tommy even manages a local sober house.

For more of his story and our partnership with Paul White, please check out their web blog HERE as well as the feature on News Center Maine HERE

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Sully to Judge the Battle of the Bands in Tampa!

This month Sully Erna will be heading to the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa to be a special guest judge for Battle of the Bands on Nov 17 ! This is a free event. First come, first serve!

Get more information about the Hard Rock Tampa HERE

#SHOWYOURSCARS An Open Discussion About Mental Health!

The Scars Foundation presents #ShowYourScars An Open Discussion About Mental Health!

Tuesday September 21 at 5PM EST: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Klif Fehr and Life Coach, Elizabeth Erna will lead a discussion about overall well being and mental health during these extraordinary times for #SuicidePreventionMonth.

Thursday September 23 at 4:30PM: Mental Health Advisor, Siobhan Morse and Founder of the Grace Notes Project, Carl Schmid will lead a discussion about addiction and mental wellness during these extraordinary times for #NationalRecoveryMonth.

To be a part of these open discussions send an email to thescarsfoundation@gmail.com and let us know what date you would be interested in. Please know there will be LIMITED spots available for each meeting. We really look forward to these and getting meet some of you!

Sully Erna for Gibson Gives TEMPO Initiative

It has been such an honor working closely with Gibson Gives on their TEMPO initiative! On behalf of it being #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay please take a minute to watch Sully Erna speak on why bringing awareness to this topic is so important and close to his heart, having lost many dear friends of his own due to overdose.

TSF TEAMS UP WITH USTA/MIDWEST TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION!

We are super excited to have teamed up with the USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation (MTEF) on our continued mission in raising awareness of mental health. “This is one of the hardest issues facing people today. Athletes, including the tennis community is not excluded from this, as we have recently seen across the sport as well as other sports. It is our vision that we open the dialogue and reduce the stigma about this topic for young and old not just in our tennis community but in all communities. No one should have to suffer in silence or feel alone, MTEFs collaboration with The Scars Foundation will complete a wholistic offering of resources as part of our total health initiative. “ - USTA/MIDWES

Grace Notes Project

The Scars Foundation has sponsored many projects, one of which is called Grace Notes Project, and this is the initiative will be launching in Detroit, June 19th. It was born from the need and desire to help those who struggle with mental health issues to experience live music. The general purpose was to provide a forum/venue for musicians who want to give back using their talents to offer service to “underserved, under recognized communities”.

The creator of this project understands the power of music and how that power can transform someone’s day, life, moment…. from one of loneliness and desperation, to one of joy. Music is virtually the only “medicine” that universally has a profound positive impact on people. The Grace Notes Project is about giving back to the under-served communities and lifting spirits.

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GRACE NOTES PROJECT

If you are in the Lake Worth Beach, FL area, please check out our Grace Notes Project: Open Mic Nights at 1201 with Common Ground Community Development !

Grace Notes Project was born from the need and desire to help those who struggle with mental health issues to experience live music. The general purpose was to provide a forum/venue for musicians who want to give back using their talents to offer service to “under served, under recognized communities”.

The creator of this project understands the power of music and how that power can transform someone’s day, life or moment from loneliness and desperation…. to joy!

Music is virtually the only “medicine” that universally has a profound positive impact on people.