Join the Phillies for the third Strike Out the Stigma panel discussion of the 2023 season at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. when the Phillies host the Atlanta Braves (game time is 6:40 p.m.).
You are invited to join for a conversation centered around this month’s topic: Mental Health of our Veterans.
Tickets for this event are available in select seating locations for the first 120 fans.
At checkout, a $4 per ticket Group Fundraiser Rebate fee will be applied to your order, and those proceeds will benefit The Weekly Fight.
The Weekly Fight specializes in mental health for military veterans, specifically turning post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth.
Check-in begins at 5 p.m. The panel portion of the program will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 6:30 p.m.
To obtain access to the event, Theme Night ticket(s) must be purchased directly from the link above. Third-party purchases will not include access to the event, and this is not a ballpark-wide promotion. For more information on this event please contact the Group Sales office at 215-463-5000.
Sergeant Major Martin Kenny joined the United States Marine Corps in 1986. He served three tours in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom II, and Operation Iraqi Freedom 9.2. Sgt. Major Kenny deployed to Afghanistan where he trained a Battalion for the 215 Corps Afghan National Army. He was mobilized to Okinawa, Japan in 2013 and retired from HMH 772 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in 2015 after 28 years of service.
He now continues his service as the founder and President of The Weekly Fight, a not-for-profit organization focused on helping veterans, first responders and their family members turn post-traumatic stress into post traumatic growth. Learn more about Sgt. Major Kenny and The Weekly Fight at www.theweeklyfight.org.
Kristine Robicheaux joined the Phillies in 2020 as a Help Desk associate in the Technology Services Department. She eventually transitioned to a full-time role in 2022 as Technology Services Coordinator. Kristine serves as the lead for the technology department for major events like Spring Training, Opening Day, concerts, MLB Draft, and Postseason. Kristine also assists front office employees and the baseball staff in meeting their technology needs large and small.
Kristine was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She served in the United States Army after graduating high school from 2013-2018 (Active Duty) and 2018-2021 (Reserves) where she earned the rank of Sergeant. After transitioning out of the military, she moved back home to Philadelphia where she received her B.S. in Sport Management from Drexel University (2021).
Kristine currently resides in Levittown, PA with her husband Napoleon.
As Phillies Ambassador, Scott is involved in various aspects of the club, including fan engagement and Phillies Charities, Inc. He also can be found at the podium, hosting news conferences and other special events for the organization.
In 2016, Scott was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, which honors the lifetime sports contributions of Pennsylvanians. Scott is also a proud member of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.
Prior to joining the Phillies in 2005, Scott was an anchor and sportscaster at WPVI-6ABC in Philadelphia for over 24 years.
Dr. James is the founder and CEO of George Talks, LLC, a communication and consulting company. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, executive coach, corporate & media consultant, relationship & parenting expert, and mental health ambassador. In addition, he is an Assistant Professor for the Couple and Family Therapy Program at Thomas Jefferson University. He has spoken and consulted with multiple businesses, media production companies, organizations, universities, and places of faith.
Dr. James has been a recurring expert guest on radio, television, podcasts, and online programs including The TODAY Show (12+ appearances), CBS Mornings, CNBC, Nickelodeon, NBC News Daily, NBC News Now, Home & Family (Hallmark), Good Day LA, Good Day Philadelphia, iHeartradio, and many others. He is the host of LEAPCAST podcast where he speaks with Leaders, Entertainers, Athletes & Performers. He works extensively with professional athletes, entertainers, adult men and women, executives, couples, and young adult men on various issues, including adulting, career, anxiety, work-life balance, love life, leadership, parenting, depression, and communication.
Dr. James has done extensive consulting work (including script & project review, facilitation of difficult conversations, content & resource development, advice on mental health, relationships, parenting, family, race/culture, and the intersection of these topics) with companies including Paramount Global (Nickelodeon/Nick Jr), Google, Wavelength Productions, and others.
Dr. James attended Villanova University as a Presidential Scholar where he met his wife, Candace. They are parents to their creative & inspiring children, Nalani, and Alexander.
