a mission to bring together musicians, health educators and the philanthropic community to support the healing of first responders and veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress. Statistics show first responders face significantly higher rates of substance abuse, divorce and chronic illness than the general population. They’re even more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.
To support wellness, the Raven Drum Foundation hosts drumming workshops, integrating such mind and body techniques as breathwork, visualization and heart-brain coherence education. It’s through Raven Drum and its healing circles that Allen and Monroe joined forces with First Responders Resiliency, the Cotati-based nonprofit formed by former first responder Susan Farren in the wake of the wildfires
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October 2025
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