One Call Away Foundation

David Sutton

Founder & President

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The founder and President of One Call Away is an Army Infantry veteran with a passion for helping today’s military veterans who suffer from the invisible wounds of combat.  As a member of the Patriot Guard Riders he has participated in a number of military funerals in New England.  He was struck by the staggering number of military veterans who died as a result of suicide.  “There’s got to be something we can do” was the thought that motivated him to seek a way to help these people who struggle with the psychological problems brought on by PTSD.  That spirit of getting things done drove him to gather friends from the Patriot Guard Riders and others, some of them veterans themselves, to form a foundation that gives hands on help to individuals who isolate themselves from established care giving organizations.

Roland Gratton

Vice President

Ron Sassarone

Treasurer

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As a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, we had stood flag lines for way too many young veterans that had taken their own life. When our founder originally approached us with the idea of raising awareness of PTSD and supporting those that are struggling with the effects of this condition, it just seemed like the right thing for me. This mission hasn’t always been easy, but it is very rewarding

Chris Sassarone

Secretary

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Being a part of One Call Away has been such a pleasure over the last 5 years.  Meeting some wonderful caring people who put so much energy into making sure we take care of our service men and women.  Although I have never served, I have been around our military from childhood.  My dad served in WWII and Korea.  I have a brother in law and nephew, who served and I am so very proud of them.  I have cousins who have also served.  This is my way of saying thank you and I appreciate what you have given up for me.  Now it's my turn to serve you.

Cathy Stevens

My name is Kathy Stevens and I met David Sutton thru the Patriot Guard Riders. Although I am not military, I have a large heart for volunteering. Anything to reduce the stresses life subjects our military men and women while serving. I’m proud to be serving in the capacity of Road Captain for the  motorcycle rides which allows us to raise additional funding.  Although now retired, I have a 34 year background of employment with MASSDOT overseeing 56 communities with State road and bridge monies enabling me to work  with Selectboards, Highway Superintendents, local and state law enforcement and supporting motorcycle law enforcement groups. I have training  in First Aid and Accident Management Assessment and can only hope I never need to use it!  In my off time, (LOL!) I enjoy other forms of volunteering, MC riding , camping and traveling.

John Schott, Jr.

It's easy. I first got involved with One Call Away (OCA), when my wife and I waned to hold a fundraiser to help local veterans. After trying to contact various agencies and organizations oddly enough it was OCA that answered the call. After the successful event at Murphy’s Pub a mutual interest was expressed in volunteering to help spread the word that OCA is only One Call Away. I can’t thank the founding members of OCA enough for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing organization.