creating community in their honor

Support Our Sons was founded by Bonnie Wilson, a mother grieving the loss of her two boys, Ronan and Gavin Wilson.

Her son Ronan passed away at the age of 4, in 2010. The loss of his brother really took a toll on Gavin and he struggled to find hope and connection in the years that followed. Then on Thanksgiving day 2025, Bonnie’s worst nightmare came true when her son Gavin was found unresponsive and lost his life.

Turning her pain into purpose, Bonnie started Support Our Sons because she envisions a world where every man feels valued, supported, connected, and empowered to speak openly about his mental health. Where reaching out is met with understanding, and no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

Our organization is here to build a community of men’s mental health advocates and champions for the men in our lives. Our team is committed to being a bridge to hope. Let’s create something meaningful together.

This is for Gavin!

  • We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every event we participate in or sponsor, is an opportunity for us to start a conversation about men’s mental health.

  • Connection

    We believe human connection can be life-changing. Every person deserves to feel that they belong and that someone cares.

    Compassion

    We lead with empathy, kindness, and understanding rather than judgment.

    Courage

    Talking about mental health takes courage. We encourage men to speak up, seek support, and be honest about what they're experiencing.

    Awareness

    We believe education and open conversations can break down stigma and help people recognize when someone may be struggling.

    Community

    Mental health is not something we should face alone. Families, friends, coworkers, organizations, and communities all have a role to play.

    Action

    Awareness is only the beginning. We strive to turn compassion into meaningful action that helps people feel supported and connected.

  • We are committed to spreading joy and kindness and build opportunities for conversations to begin that change lives for the better. We will be providing more access to group events, sponsoring mental health movements, and guiding people to resources that can help provide support.

Who We Are

FAQ

Meet Our Team

Bonnie Wilson

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder is the heart of this movement. Bonnie sets the tone for everything we do.

Founder

Al Nodarse

Executive Director

Focused and approachable, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. Al is an expert at connecting people to the right solutions, with clarity and care.

Marketing Director

Amelia Dale

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. Amelia turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Doing Good, and Having Fun!

We spark happy changes that make people say, “wow!”

From weekend meet ups at the park to hand out flowers to men, to community walks and investment in mental health programs, our spirited crew turns caring ideas into action; proving that giving back can be fun and full of delight — because everyone deserves to enjoy a brighter, lighter world.

Men’s mental health matters

On average, in the USA, one male dies by suicide every 13.5 minutes, amounting to roughly 106 men per day.

Did you know?

Younger adults (ages 15–24): One death every 1.5 hours.

Middle-aged adults (ages 45–64): One death every 35 minutes.

Older adults (ages 65+): One death every 50 minutes.

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