In memory of 15-year-old Will Trautwein, the Will to Live Foundation is born.
Mission: For the kids, through the kids, and by the kids.

Raising awareness of teen suicide

Increasing education about mental illness

Delivering hope through the Life Teammates® program

John Trautwein addresses the Georgia House & Senate; Governor Nathan Deal recognizes WTL.

Launch of Hope’s Greatest Run – “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way 5K”.

Over 1,000 participants in year one.

More than $1 million raised to date, funding the Signs of Suicide program in 3,000+ schools nationwide.

Teens create Willstock, a music festival by kids, for kids.

Motto: “Be somebody’s harmony.”

WTL funds the Signs of Suicide program in Fulton County schools.

Launch of Therapists On-Site initiative to support students directly.

World Series: WTL message shared on a national stage.

Presidential Point of Light Award: Presented by President George H.W. Bush.

Big Ten Network Honors WTL’s mission.

John Trautwein speaks at the Nantucket Project.

Honored at Wrigley Field by Northwestern University.

Received the “One Life Touched, a Generation Changed Award.”

Celebrating 15 years of delivering hope.

Released 15 Years of Fun Facts about WTL’s mission and impact.

Book release: My Living Will, now available on Amazon.