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Odessa family’s suicide awareness group ‘BL3S SQUAD’ officially becomes 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Chloe Ryan , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway This development comes three years after the group was founded in memory of Andres Martinez, a young man who passed away at the age of 23.
A local family's effort to raise awareness about suicide has achieved a significant milestone. Their group, BL3S SQUAD, is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This development comes three years after the group was founded in memory of Andres Martinez, a young man who passed away at the age of 23.
Martinez was a well-known athlete in the area, having played baseball and competed in weightlifting. He was also a fitness trainer and a devoted family member. His family started BL3S SQUAD to honor his memory and provide support to others.
Further details about BL3S SQUAD and its mission are available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local family's effort to raise awareness about suicide has achieved a significant milestone. Their group, BL3S SQUAD, is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This development comes three years…
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