Hilinski's Hope was founded by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the life of their son, Tyler Hilinski, who died by suicide on January 16, 2018. Tyler was a Division-1 quarterback at Washington State University and his death was a shock to those around him, including his teammates, family and friends. He showed no signs of depression or mental illness and must have been suffering in silence. The foundation's mission is to educate, advocated and remove the stigma associated with mental illness, while funding programs that provide student-athletes with the tools necessary to support their mental health and wellness.