About Max’s Mission

Max’s Mission was created by Jill and Ray Wijangco to honor their son Max, who died by suicide in March 2022. Inspired by their profound loss, they strive to offer support and resources to survivors while raising awareness to reduce the stigma around suicide.

About Max

Max was an avid skateboarder, snowboarder, and sneakerhead, who if he were still alive, would probably be running his own business. His love for action, fashion, and life was contagious and he is profoundly missed by anyone who had the privilege to know him.

Max was so much more than how he died. Max was spontaneous, kind, smart, fast, gifted and his mind was always running on full speed. He was so wise beyond his 15 years on this earth.

Max made an impression on everyone he had contact with, and his presence lit up a room the second he walked in it.

About Us

Max’s Mission was established by the Wijangco family of Naperville, Illinois to honor the life and legacy of their beloved son Max who died by suicide in March of 2022. Struggling with profound loss and isolation in the aftermath of Max’s death, his parents, Jill and Ray, were driven to make a difference in the lives of other suicide loss survivors.

By starting conversations about their own loss to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, the Wijangcos hope their experience will help others not feel so alone. Their mission also aims to honor, remember and love those lost to suicide in the same way as those who die by other means.

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Our Team

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Jill Wijangco

Co-Founder & Executive Director
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Ray Wijangco

Co-Founder & President
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Julie Nguyen

Board Chair
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Heather Petrille

Marketing & Awareness/Founding Board Member
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Stephanie Fenton

Secretary / Founding Board Member

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Max’s Mission is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. 

EIN: 88-2876975

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