Events for 2024

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Care Groups for 2024

554 care group meetings held

January 1 - December 31, 2024

Online Groups for 2024

331 online group meetings held

January 1 - December 31, 2024

TAPS Togethers for 2024

170 TAPS Togethers held

January 1 - December 31, 2024

Workshops for 2024

50 online workshops and 5 in-person peer mentor trainings held

January 1 - December 31, 2024

Aconcagua Expedition | Mendoza, Argentina

Application to attend now closed.

January 4 - 25, 2024

TAPS Caribbean Cruise | Orlando, Florida

January 7 - 14, 2024

Webinar: Transformative Mentoring: Promoting Growth and Healing through Restorative Relationships | Course Available

Join us for this panel discussion on modeling healthy grief while companioning loss survivors pathway providing patterns for future growth and healing.

January 16, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Webinar: Layers of Loss and Glimmers of Gratitude | Course Available

Join us for this webinar on the gain/loss framework and get suggestions on using this framework to conceptualize death and dying-related experiences.

January 23, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

NFL Pro Bowl Experience by TAPS | Orlando, Florida

February 1 - 5, 2024

Webinar: Honoring Love and Embracing Transformation | Course Available

Join us for this webinar for a discussion on how we can honor our love for those who have died and embrace the changes their death has brought to our lives.

February 12, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Webinar: The Promise of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies in Alleviating Depression, Trauma, and Grief | Course Available

Join us for this webinar for a discussion on the use of psychedelics to alleviate mental health issues relevant to the needs of the veteran community.

February 20, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Alaska Iditarod Survivor Experience | Anchorage, Alaska

Application to attend now closed.

February 28 - March 3, 2024

Webinar: Climate Change and Youth: Turning Grief, Loss, and Anxiety into Action | Live Webinar

Join us for this webinar on ways to transform youth's anxiety, grief, and loss into hope, resilience, and empowerment.

March 12, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

United Airlines New York City Half Marathon with Team TAPS | New York City, New York

March 17, 2024

TAPS Honor Guard Gala | Washington, D.C.

March 20, 2024

Webinar: Managing Stress While Grieving | Course Available

Join us for this webinar for a discussion on how stress impacts our physical and mental health and ideas for managing stress while grieving.

March 26, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Georgia Family Camp and Partnership with Camp Southern Ground | Fayetteville, Georgia

April 5 - 8, 2024

Veterans for Financial Freedom: Ironman 70.3 Oceanside | Oceanside, California

April 6, 2024

Webinar: Reimagining and Tapping into the Power of Ritual | Course Available

Join us for this webinar for a discussion on creating personalized, creative, and meaningful rituals to honor our special loved one.

April 16, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Carry the Load with TAPS Togethers and Team TAPS | Locations Across the U.S.

April 29 - May 27, 2024

Webinar: Resilience is a Muscle | Course Available

Join us for this webinar for a discussion on how we increase our own resilience and help children gain resilience.

April 30, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Putting for Patriots Golf Fundraiser | Various locations across the U.S.

May 13 - 27, 2024

Webinar: Grief, Healing, and Posttraumatic Growth After the Loss of a Loved One | Course Available

Join us for this webinar discussing tips on practical ways for all of us to explore, grow through, and move beyond the trauma that comes with the loss.

May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Hero Hustle 5K | Debary, Florida

May 18, 2024, 7:30 AM-10:00 AM

Potomac Hunt Races | 14401B Partnership Road, Poolesville, Maryland

May 19, 2024, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

30th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Arlington, Virginia

May 23 - 27, 2024

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at National Good Grief Camp | Arlington, Virginia

May 23 - 27, 2024

Webinar: Recognizing that Our Choices Matter While Grieving | Course Available

Join us for this webinar for a discussion choices we have regarding our thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes in the midst of grief.

May 29, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Weapons of Grass Destruction Golf Fundraiser | Horicon, Wisconsin

June 1, 2024

Armed Forces Cycling Classic | Arlington, Virginia

June 1 - 2, 2024

Widows, Fiancees and Significant Others Women's Retreat | Eagle River, Alaska

June 5 - 9, 2024

The America's Heroes Charity Golf Tournament | Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Pebble Beach, California

June 10 - 11, 2024

California All Populations Weekend Retreat | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers, California

June 22 - 23, 2024

TAPS College Experience for Teens and Parents | TAPS Headquarters, Arlington, Virginia

June 23 - 29, 2024

Webinar: What To Do With Your Loved One's Possessions | Course Available

Learn the best approaches to repurpose and redistribute your loved one's possessions in a meaningful way to cherish the memories.

June 27, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Women’s Empowerment Montana Adventure Retreat | Emigrant, Montana

July 1 - 5, 2024

TAPS Colorado Springs Songwriter Dinner Show | Colorado Springs, Colorado

July 6, 2024

Webinar: How to Get Outside When You Can’t - Navigating Barriers to Healing in Nature | Course Available

Learn some physical, mental and emotional barriers to getting outside and explore tools to lessen things that stand in our way of time healing in nature.

July 9, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Lake of the Ozarks Young Adults Experience | Lake of the Ozarks, Lincoln, Missouri

July 10 - 14, 2024

Colorado All Populations Weekend Retreat | Estes Park, Colorado

July 19 - 21, 2024

Webinar: Moving Mindsets - Rethinking Recreation for Emotional & Mental Health | Course Available

Join us in reimagining the world of recreation and start to think about the ways it changes our brains and our mindsets.

July 23, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Lake of the Ozarks Men's Retreat | Lake of the Ozarks, Lincoln, Missouri

July 24 - 28, 2024

Stars and Stripes Golf Tournament | Water Valley Golf Courses, Windsor, Colorado

July 24, 2024

Western Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Scottsdale, Arizona

July 26 - 28, 2024

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Western Regional Good Grief Camp | Scottsdale, Arizona

July 26 - 28, 2024

Webinar: Deepening Your Connection with your Tween or Teen | Course Available

Join us for some lively discussions and engaging breakout sessions that will help you build authentic connections with your children.

August 6, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

TAPS Togethers: New River Gorge National Park Whitewater Rafting Day | New River Gorge National Park, Lansing, West Virginia

August 10, 2024

Webinar: Returning to School after a Death - Best Ways to Support Children and Teens | Course Available

Get information about ways to support children and teens as they return to school, including adjusting expectations and communicating with the school.

August 20, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Northeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Buffalo, New York

August 23 - 25, 2024

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Northeast Regional Good Grief Camp | Buffalo, New York

August 23 - 25, 2024

TAPS 7-Night Self-Funded Alaska Cruise | Seattle, Washington

September 2 - 9, 2024

TAPS Golf Outing hosted by Parsons | Joppa, Maryland

September 5, 2024

Spencer Wing 2024 Memorial Golf Tournament | Groton, New York

September 7, 2024

TAPS Togethers: Patriot Day with Carry the Load | Locations Across the U.S.

September 7 - 11, 2024

19th Annual TAPS Colorado Celebrity Classic | Denver, Colorado

September 14, 2024

Purple Tee Golf Classic | Ijamsville, Maryland

September 19, 2024, 8:30 AM-6:00 PM

2nd Annual TAPS Gold Star Families Advocacy Week Event | Washington, D.C.

September 23 - 26, 2024

Webinar: Suicide Loss Survivor Experiences - Contributing to Suicide Prevention Research Opportunities | Course Available

Suicide Loss survivors, learn how to participate in three separate research initiatives for the purpose of suicide prevention.

September 24, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

BMW Berlin Marathon with Team TAPS | Berlin, Germany

September 29, 2024

Webinar: Tools and Tips for Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Care after a Suicide Death | Course Available

Learn from those who have experienced a loss by suicide for coping with the mental, emotional, and spiritual strain of grief.

September 30, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Southern Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | San Antonio, Texas

October 4 - 6, 2024

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Southern Regional Good Grief Camp | San Antonio, Texas

October 4 - 6, 2024

Protect & Serve Golf Classic Fundraiser | Neshanic Valley Golf Club, Neshanic Station, New Jersey

October 7, 2024

Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Chicago, Illinois

October 13, 2024

Topgolf - D.C. National Harbor | Oxon Hill, Maryland

October 13, 2024, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Webinar: Building Emotional Resilience - Nurturing Inner Strength | Course Available

Join this discussion on practical tools and strategies to grow your capacity for resilience and stay buoyant during challenging times.

October 15, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Lake of the Ozarks Siblings' Retreat | Lake of the Ozarks, Lincoln, Missouri

October 16 - 20, 2024

California Family Camp | Portola, California

October 25 - 28, 2024

Marine Corps Marathon and 10K | Arlington, Virginia

October 26 - 27, 2024

Webinar: Military Suicide Prevention and Protection Efforts — Advancements from "Face The Fight" Coalition Members | Course Available

Learn life-saving advancements in military suicide prevention and services to help cope with trauma & loss, emotional crisis, or thoughts of suicide.

October 29, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

TAPS Togethers: Friendsgiving | Locations across the U.S.

November 1 - 30, 2024

TAPS Togethers: Mammoth Cave National Park Day | Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

November 2, 2024, 9:30 AM-3:15 PM

TCS New York City Marathon | New York City, New York

November 3, 2024

Webinar: Interpersonal Support for Children of Military Loss — The Role of the Military Mentor | Course Available

Join us in exploring how Military Mentors serve as a remedy against challenging circumstances through connection with children of military loss.

November 5, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Birdies Fore Warriors hosted by DC Events | Washington D.C.

November 7, 2024, 10:00 AM-6:30 PM

Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp | Destin, Florida

November 15 - 17, 2024

Volunteer as a Legacy or Military Mentor at Southeast Regional Good Grief Camp | Destin, Florida

November 15 - 17, 2024

TAPS Togethers: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fishing Day | Townsend, Tennessee

November 16, 2024, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Webinar: Grief - Through the Eyes of Children | Course Available

Join this discussion on childhood grief. Get tools and resources to support children and teens following a death.

November 19, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Texas Family Camp | San Antonio, Texas

December 5 - 8, 2024

Online Workshop Series: Reasons for the Seasons | For Military and Veteran Survivors Only

Meets ONLINE Mondays at 8 p.m. Eastern

December 9 - 30, 2024

Webinar: Living with Grief During the Holidays | Course Available

Get tips for coping with your grief during the holidays, including ways to take care of yourself, manage difficult emotions, and manage the expectations of others.

December 10, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

TAPS Togethers: National Wreaths Across America Day | National Cemeteries Nationwide

December 14, 2024

Webinar: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, and Finding Meaning During the Holiday Season After Loss | Course Available

Explore ways to honor past relationships while embracing present experiences, relationships, and opportunities to participate in holiday traditions.

December 17, 2024, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Online Session: A Cup of Kindness Reflection & Mindfulness

Join this special New Year's Eve session at 11:30 p.m. Eastern

December 31, 2024, 11:30 PM-2:00 AM