Sydney's story
Sydney was a strong, compassionate, and incredibly talented student-athlete. Cheerleading was at the center of her life. From the age of 7, Sydney was an All-Star cheerleader, competing at the highest level in the sport. In addition to high school cheer, she was also an athlete at CheerForce. Behind her strength and accomplishments, Sydney struggled with perfectionism, and the pressure she placed on herself to live what she believed needed to be a perfect life. She became very good at masking her pain and the struggles she was experiencing. Ultimately, the combination of those internal struggles and the social pressures she faced became more than she could bear. In May of 2025, we lost Sydney to suicide at just 14 years old. Since Sydney’s passing, many of her friends have shared stories that have given us a deeper understanding of the impact she had on those around her. Sydney was always willing to listen, offer encouragement, and be there for someone who was struggling. Some friends even shared that they had experienced moments when they were thinking about suicide themselves, and how Sydney was there for them during those incredibly difficult times. Those stories have become a powerful part of Sydney’s legacy. In Sydney’s honor, we started a nonprofit organization with the goal of sharing her story, raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, and helping young people recognize that they are not alone and that it is okay to ask for help. Our hope is to honor Sydney by turning the love she gave so freely to others into something that can help save lives.
Upcoming Events
Join us as we walk for Sydney and help raise awareness about suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention Walk
October 17th 2026
NTC Park at Liberty Station
9:00am
