The PIERCE Foundation
The PIERCE Foundation Presents:
NC First Responder Mental Wellness Summit - 2026
You’ve felt the shift coming—and it’s almost here.
What started as one voice on a stage has grown into a movement. The NC First Responder Mental Wellness Summit is about to change the way we talk about—and take action on—mental health in emergency services.
This isn’t another “check the box” seminar. This is a bold, unapologetic gathering of first responders, mental health professionals, and change-makers who are tired of the silence. It’s for those who have carried the weight too long. For those ready to drop the stigma. For those who know we can do better—for ourselves, for our teams, and for the next generation.
Expect powerful speakers, raw conversations, practical tools, and a room full of people who get it.
Expect to be challenged, seen, and equipped.
Registration is open now! Hit the green button to register!
This summit will save lives.
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Call for Vendors & Exhibitors
Join us at the NC First Responder Mental Wellness Summit – a two-day event dedicated to supporting the men and women who serve our communities.
As a vendor or exhibitor, you’ll:
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Showcase your products and services directly to first responders and agencies.
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Build valuable connections in the first responder and wellness community.
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Be part of an event making real impact.
Who Should Exhibit?
✔ First Responder Equipment Providers (gear, uniforms, safety tools)
✔ Mental Health & Wellness Services (therapists, treatment centers, peer support)
✔ Nutrition & Fitness Experts (gyms, trainers, supplements)
✔ Nonprofits & Community Resources
✔ Authors, Publishers, & Educational Programs
✔ Specialty Products & Services that promote wellness
Exhibitor Details
💲 For-Profit Vendors: $100
💲 Nonprofit Vendors: $75
⭐ Premium Placement Upgrade: +$50 (limited, high-traffic spots)
🔌 Electricity: +$20 if required
Each Space Includes:
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One 6’ table & two chairs
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Two vendor badges for both event days
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Access to networking opportunities and non-ticketed activities
📝 Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once payment (or approved waiver) is confirmed.
Our
Story
The PIERCE Foundation, Inc.
Equipping Heroes with the Tools to Serve
Every day, first responders run toward what the rest of the world runs from. But behind the lights and sirens are real people—exhausted, underpaid, and often overlooked. The PIERCE Foundation was created to change that.
Founded by a career paramedic with over 25 years of frontline experience, The PIERCE Foundation is a nonprofit built to support those who serve not just on the clock, but in life.
We’ve seen too many medics drop out of school because they couldn’t afford tuition. Too many firefighters suffer in silence through trauma. Too many officers struggling to provide for their families after injury or burnout. These aren’t headlines, they’re everyday realities.
That’s where you come in.
Your support helps us:
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Fund education and training for EMS, fire, and law enforcement professionals
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Provide emergency financial assistance to first responders in crisis
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Deliver mental health resources and host wellness events that save lives
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Invest in leadership development so our heroes can lead with confidence and integrity
We’re not a giant foundation with layers of red tape. We’re boots-on-the-ground, community-first, and driven by one mission: to stand in the gap where systems fall short.
When you give to The PIERCE Foundation, you’re not donating to an idea, you’re directly impacting the lives of the men and women who show up on your worst day. You’re helping them stay in the fight, heal from the trauma, and grow into tomorrow’s leaders.
This is more than charity.
It’s a cause worth backing.
Because when first responders have what they need, everyone wins.
Join us. Stand with them. Make a difference.
The PIERCE Foundation — Hope. Help. Honor.