Parent creates “Shoulder Check” to advocate for mental health among athletes and families

Name: Parent creates “Shoulder Check” to advocate for mental health among athletes and families
Uploaded: 2026-07-15T11:08:00-0700
Duration: 6 min 30 s
Description: After losing his 15-year-old son Hayden to suicide, Rob Thorsen made a decision to advocate for mental health among athletes and families. He created “Shoulder Check,” and with the help of Chris Kreider, a player for the Anaheim Ducks, they have reached many.

After losing his 15-year-old son Hayden to suicide, Rob Thorsen made a decision to advocate for mental health among athletes and families. He created “Shoulder Check,” and with the help of Chris Kreider, a player for the Anaheim Ducks, they have reached many.