FanDuel Partners with Next 18 to Fund Mental Health Resources for Veterans and First Responders

​FanDuel has donated to Next 18, a nonprofit founded by a U.S. Army veteran that uses golf to support the mental health and well-being of servicemen and women across the country.

FanDuel presented the check to Next 18 founder Matt McDonell during a putting clinic for military members and first responders at the PGA TOUR’s John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill.

“What a historic day for our organization,” McDonell said. “This is the single largest donation we’ve received, which will now enable us to do so much more for the veterans and first responders who need support. We are so grateful to FanDuel for this generous contribution; it validates the hard work we’ve put into building an organization committed to helping our nation’s heroes heal and thrive.”

The donation will help expand Next 18’s golf-based wellness camps, peer support programs, and holistic life training initiatives for veterans and first responders.

“FanDuel is committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate, and we recognize the vital role military families, veterans, and first responders play across the country,” said Keita Young, FanDuel’s Vice President of Community Impact. “We are proud to support Next 18 as it delivers critical programs that promote long-term well-being after service and empowers veterans and first responders through sports.”