The Big AL Foundation
Who We Are
A breath-based early prevention charity born from love, loss and an unwavering belief that early prevention is suicide prevention.
Our Founder
Our Why
After losing my beautiful 21 year old son Alex to suicide on the 15th April 2021, everything changed. From that pain was born The Big AL Foundation — a charity committed to the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of children through the power of breath.
I am a certified hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy practitioner and breath coach. But more than anything, I am a mother who believes with every part of her that if we teach children to breathe the way nature intended — early, consistently and with love — we can change the trajectory of their lives.
Our mission is unwavering — to create a world where children are emotionally regulated, self-aware and equipped with the tools to navigate life’s challenges. Because when we build calm early, we protect lives.
With love, Trish ♥
The Heart Behind Everything
Who Is Big AL?
“Live Wildly, Love All, Serve Others”
Alex was the most extraordinary young man. He spent his time volunteering for camps with underprivileged kids and making this world a more compassionate place at every moment he could. He believed in a world where emotions were not black or white, wrong or right — but simply a normal part of the human experience.
He was an actor, writer, poet and an advocate for love, kindness and humanity. At his Year 12 leaving address at Rostrevor College, he left peers and parents alike speechless with the maturity and incredible wisdom he shared.
Together, this foundation continues the love, heart and compassion he brought to the world — for the emotional wellbeing of the next generation he cared so deeply for.
Alex’s Legacy
My Universal Creed
The last poem Alex wrote — and what our foundation stands for.
I have come to believe That it is an almost Irrefutable truth, that The same elements that Compose your body, mind and soul Also, exist within me. That the Earth, Sun, and Galaxies, And our Moon Contain this essence too, like A dash of salt in a body of water pure. And although we’re different in more ways than one; Thoughts, appearance, religion Heritage, culture, and many more It is this spark that unites our paths Outwardly dissimilar, but inwardly the same. I do not have any obligation To acknowledge the presence Of the light within you, the world Or even myself, But I choose to do so. I free willingly accept The honor that it is to be human And wholeheartedly respect you, All your intricacies included. The only payment I deem worthy Is reciprocation. We are one people with individual autonomy, We are one species With idiosyncrasies that give us spirit. We are one kind of many colors, We are one flesh Molded to different shapes and sizes. So, If we cry, weep, or fail. Let it be together. If we laugh, smile, or succeed. Let it be together. For our own peace lies not within ourselves, But lies in the hearts of our fellow humans, Waiting to be found. We must act toward one another In a manner of kinship. Follow in the footsteps of love, And uphold the principles of compassion. And above all else, We must live each day like we mean it. So that when we see, touch, feel, smell, Or hear this life for the last time, We will have been doing something worthwhile.
— Alex ♥
Our People
Meet the Team
In memory of Alex. ♥