BREAK THE STIGMA
Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation
The Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation was established by the family of Tomas (Tommy) Corral III, a 19-year-old who lost his battle with depression to suicide. Since the Foundation was established they have been working in the community to increase education on the factors that lead to suicide and create resources to help those struggling with mental illness and suicidal thoughts.
Each Breath of Faith 5k3k
The Each Breath of Faith Family 5k Fun Run & 3k Dog Walk is held annually in April at Sinnissippi Bike Path along the Rock River in Rockford Illinois. This family friendly event includes fun activities for the kids and dogs, drawings for baskets, offers education, and showcases several organizations that help spread awareness, educate, and provide support for mental health, suicide prevention, trauma, or support animals.
Tommy Corral Memorial
The purpose of the Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation is to expand understanding, empathy, and provide supportive services in our community for mental illness and prevent suicide. To achieve these goals, the Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation pledges to work collaboratively and support charitable organizations that support families of suicide and individuals struggling with mental illness, however possible. The Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation also supports efforts to improve education, concerning these serious topics in our schools and throughout our community.
Ride to Fight Suicide
The Tommy Corral Memorial Ride to Fight Suicide is held annually in August navigates a beautiful countryside ride each year to honor Tommy’s life and those who are fighting every day while providing educational opportunities. The ride ends at Kegel’s Harley Davidson with raffles and food trucks. All types of rides including vehicles are welcomed to join.

What leads to suicide?

Suicide Warning Signs
Hours of Therapy Sessions
Trained in Mental Health First Aid
Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation
The Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation was established by the family of Tomas (Tommy) Corral III, a 19 year old who lost his battle with depression to suicide. Since the Foundation was established they have been working in the community to increase education on the factors that lead to suicide and create resources to help those struggling with mental illness and suicidal thoughts.
Along with providing funds and opportunities for many community members to get certified in Mental Health First Aid in order to become prepared and equipped to handle a mental health crisis, the Foundation provides financial support for individuals needing counesling with no insurance.



What We Do?
The Foundation provides funds and opportunities for Mental Health First Aid training within the community. Xavier Whitford, Tommy’s mother, is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor for both Adults and Public Safety.
Legislative Advocacy is a priority of the Foundation. In March of 2016, Xavier and her daughter, Makaya, traveled to Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress to plead with them to mandate student training in schools for suicide prevention and awareness. Xavier also travels annually to Springfield, Illinois to meet with Legislators in order to improve communication and state laws and sits on the Advisory Board for 67th District.
The Foundation also provides financial support for individuals who need mental health counseling or therapy, but do not have insurance or financial means to pay for services. TCMF has built relationships with local counseling groups to collaborate and get individuals seen while the foundation pays for sessions to get individuals safe and stable.
As an additional resource, the Foundation offers grief support groups for both mom and dad’s who have lost young adult children.








The only feelings and awareness is to what is happening now.
Remember when someone is suicidal, sometimes they can only think about the right now. Next week and even tomorrow is too far into the future for them to think about.