Events That Heal and Unite
Max’s Mission hosts a variety of events to bring people together, share resources, and honor those lost to suicide.
Skate Talk 2024
In October 2024, Max’s Mission hosted “Skate Talk” at Frontier Skate Part in Naperville.
Annual Rail Jam @ Four Lakes
Annual snowboarding event at Four Lakes in Lisle for suicide awareness and to fundraise for Max’s Mission.
QPR Training
Question, persuade, refer training offered at Metea Valley High School.
Mental Health Symposium
Max's Mission participated in March 2025

Skate Talk 2024
05/30/2025 | 03:00 PM
Pro skateboarders John Gardner, Wes Kremer and Brandon Turner skated with attendees, judged a skate contest, and facilitated a conversation about mental health, physical well-being, and suicide in a safe space for teens and young adults.








Annual Rail Jam @ Four Lakes
02/15/2025 | 06:00 AM
Hosted at Four Lakes Snowsports in Lisle, this annual event honors the lives of Max Wijangco and another young man from the Four Lakes community who both lost their lives to suicide.
As avid snowboarders and friends from Four Lakes, Max and Sean’s legacy lives on through this event. The Rail Jam draws people of all ages from throughout the Chicago community and beyond for a day or competition, comraderie, and remembrance.
Little Pops Pizza and Cupcakery 51 are the proud sponors of this event, donating dozens of cupcakes and tasty pizzas. Four Lakes in Lisle is kind enough to dedicate the space and employees who help to make this event possible every year.


QPR Training
05/30/2025 | 03:00 PM
In September 2023, Max’s Mission hosted QPR training at Metea Valley High School. The 90-minute training equips participants to help save lives during a mental health crisis by teaching them practical skills, much like CPR for physical health emergencies.


Mental Health Symposium
05/30/2025 | 03:00 PM
In September 2023, Max’s Mission hosted QPR training at Metea Valley High School. The 90-minute training equips participants to help save lives during a mental health crisis by teaching them practical skills, much like CPR for physical health emergencies.
Upcoming Events
Solstice Century - 100 Miles. 100 Riders. $100,000 to charities.
06/20/2025 | 10:00 AM
Sponsored by the Zac Larson / IntentGen Financial Partners, this is an amazing fundraiser to complete a Century (100 mile) ride and raise money for various local charities, including Max's Mission. Riders can complete two different 10 miles loops and support other riders as they complete their century ride, while supporting Mental Health Services, Housing Services, or International Youth Outreach. Volunteer, Ride, or Donate!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Max’s Mission Mural Project.
On September 22 the Naperville Park District, along with the DuPage Foundation, will host a ribbon cutting ceremoney in conjunction with the Naperville Fine Arts Festival to unveil four murals at the Rothermel Family Skate Facilitly. Everyone is invited to attend this event.