The day after the unspeakable tragedy of losing our beloved 14-year-old daughter, sister, and friend Szedi, her brother and sister made a courageous and deeply moving decision.
Even in the raw depths of their grief, they chose to ensure that this devastating loss would not define our family or overshadow Szedi’s beautiful legacy. Instead, they channeled their pain into purpose by envisioning The Szedi Roush Foundation.
Their heartfelt hope was simple yet profound: that no one would ever have to walk through this kind of grief alone. They dreamed of creating a safe, welcoming space where grieving hearts could find genuine connection, compassionate community, and renewed faith — a place where people could lean on one another, share their stories, and begin to heal together.
In the difficult days that followed, as the family navigated wave after wave of sorrow while still trying to simply breathe and put one foot in front of the other, this vision gently began to take shape.
What started as a spark of determination in the midst of unimaginable pain slowly grew into a meaningful mission rooted in love, resilience, and the quiet strength of a family who refused to let darkness have the final word.
Today, that vision has become reality. At just 19, Sam’s determination and, at 15, Szofi heartfelt dream have officially launched the foundation. It is now actively working to reach those who feel hopeless, lonely, misunderstood, or left out — offering a light in the darkest moments of their lives.
The core mission of The Szedi Roush Foundation is to provide compassionate support, professional counseling, authentic community, and genuine hope — all completely free of charge — to anyone facing the heartbreaking tragedy of suicide or suicidal thoughts. No one should ever have to navigate this pain in isolation.
As we continue to grow and evolve over the coming months, our family remains committed to expanding our reach. We plan to touch hearts around the world by carrying forward Szedi’s beautiful legacy — a legacy that calls us all to love more deeply, more openly, and more courageously. #lovemore
The Szedi Roush Foundation exists to honor the life and legacy of Szedi Roush by sharing the hope, love, and compassion of Christ with young people and families facing mental health challenges, grief, and despair.
We are committed to raising awareness about youth suicide, promoting healthy digital habits, strengthening families, and building communities where every child knows they are deeply loved, valued, and created with purpose by God.
Through faith, education, advocacy, outreach, and support, we seek to bring light into dark places, hope to those who are hurting, and encouragement to those who feel alone. We strive to help prevent other families from experiencing the devastating loss of a child while reminding every person that their life has meaning, their story matters, and there is always hope.
All free of charge.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18