Past
Events.
Moments that sparked conversation, built connection, and expanded access to mental wellness resources in communities nationwide.
2026 events
Thursday, April 23, 2026 · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh NFL Draft Night
Members of the community joined our panelists for an evening of real, raw conversations about mental health. Specifically, how the brain and body are tied together. They covered what it looks like for them to use tools in times of great change, how they find community, and how they ground themselves. Following was a resource fair that showcased innovative tools to help strengthen participants’ mental wellness toolkit.
March 2026 · Boston, MA
Foster Youth Aging Out
More Than Words and community members joined our panelists for an evening of real, raw conversations about mental health. Specifically, how the brain and body are tied together. They covered what it looks like for them to use tools in times of great change, how they find community, and how they ground themselves. Following was a resource fair that showcased innovative tools to help strengthen participants’ mental wellness toolkit.
February 2026 · San Franscio, CA
Super Bowl LX Radio Row: Mental Health, Sport & Resilience
At Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, Artem Vale partnered with Stand Together and Faith on the Field to engage 30+ professional athletes in deep conversations about mental health, identity, and the pressures of performance.
My Cause, My Cleats
December 2025 · Gillette Stadium
NFL My Cause, My Cleats:
Austin Hooper & Foster Youth Artists
This year’s My Cause My Cleats initiative spotlighted two incredible young artists from More Than Words – Jamal and Adele – who designed custom cleats for Patriots tight end Austin Hooper.
Their artwork, inspired by resilience, was showcased on the field during the Dec. 1 game and celebrated at our foster youth event at Gillette Stadium.
The cleats, along with exclusive signed memorabilia and experiences, were featured in our virtual auction supporting mental health resources for youth aging out of foster care.
2025 events
Unlaced: From the Field to the Future
We were proud to partner with Group 1 Automotive, our virtual auction sponsor, to bring Unlaced: From the Field to the Future to life. Their support helped power an unforgettable experience that connected professional sports, creativity, and purpose, all in support of mental wellness and foster youth aging out of care.
Thanks to partners like Group 1 Automotive and BMW of Norwood, this event went beyond the field, creating real impact and brighter futures.
Nov 11, 2025 · BMW of Norwood, MA
UnVALEing: A Night of Change
UnVALEing: A Night of Change, presented by Eventful, was truly an unforgettable evening of purpose and impact. Featuring live music from Hayden Grove and surprise performances by fellow The Voice contestants, alongside immersive experiences including pasta making, a flower bar, and caviar tastings, a luxury jewelry pull, and a program honoring resilience across generations.
Sep 25, 2025 · Atlanta, GA
Cracked Open — Off Broadway by Gail Kriegel
A powerful play exploring mental illness and family resilience. 11 actors portraying 32 characters, CRACKED OPEN is a story of love, struggle, and the power of family.
Artem Vale Foundation hosted weekly post-show talkbacks centered on mental wellness and family resilience. The production follows a family navigating the devastating realities of mental illness in their teenage daughter, while highlighting the challenges, heartbreak, and hope that can emerge through connection and understanding. View Reel→
May 27 – Jun 25, 2025 · NYC
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