About Max’s Mission

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 2022. Struggling with profound loss and isolation in the aftermath of Max’s death, his parents, Jill & Ray, were driven to make a difference in the lives of other suicide loss survivors.

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.

He is profoundly missed, always thought about, and will forever be honored and remembered by all of those who knew and loved him.

About Us

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.