Hilinski’s Hope — 2025 Impact Timeline
A Year of Connection, Courage, and Hope
May 2025 — Legacy in Music & Memory
Washington State University & Kauai, HI
Former WSU teammate and musician Isaac Dotson (Siidestreet) released “Pick Up The Phone,” a song inspired by Tyler’s life and legacy. The family gathered on Tyler’s birthday (May 26) at Tyler’s lighthouse in Kauai to hear the song and honor his memory by releasing leis into the water — a deeply meaningful moment of remembrance and purpose.
2025 Recap…
16 States Visited
Thousands of Students & Athletes Reached
250+ Schools Participated in SAMHW
UNIT3D Podcast Relaunch
National Mental Health Conversations Started
Where We’re Going…
As we move into 2026, Hilinski’s Hope remains committed to expanding our reach and deepening our impact. We will continue bringing Tyler Talks to schools and communities, growing Student-Athlete Mental Health Week, and building meaningful partnerships across athletics, education, and mental health. With a focus on connection, prevention, and lasting change, we look ahead with purpose—meeting students and student-athletes where they are and reminding them, every step of the way, that they are not alone.
June 2025 — Florida Collegiate League Outreach
Orlando, FL
H3H spent an entire week meeting with teams in the Florida Collegiate League (FCL), sharing Tyler’s story and engaging players in open conversations about mental health. One of the teams, the Orlando Snappers, went on to win the FCL Championship — proudly wearing H3H wristbands.
Summer 2025 — Nationwide Tyler Talks
Across Multiple States
The Tyler Talk speaking series continued with stops across the country, bringing honest mental health dialogue to students, student-athletes, educators, and communities.
Stops included:
Montgomery, Alabama
Maryland
Ohio (first-ever marching band audience)
New Mexico
Iowa
Michigan
Virginia
August–September 2025 — SAMHW Preparation
Nationwide Initiative
As campuses reopened for fall, Hilinski’s Hope began preparing for Student-Athlete Mental Health Week (SAMHW) scheduled for October 4–11. The team assembled SAMHW boxes with College Hill Custom Threads in Pullman, WA, to support student-athletes with resources and hope.
October 4–11, 2025 — Student-Athlete Mental Health Week
Across the U.S.
SAMHW returned for its fifth year with participation from over 250 schools and teams, uniting student-athletes, coaches, and athletic departments around the message:
You are not alone. Your mental health matters.
Fall 2025 — NFL Advocacy
My Cause My Cleats
WSU alum and Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Abraham Lucas honored Tyler’s legacy through the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign, wearing custom cleats to spotlight mental health awareness and H3H’s mission on a national athletic stage.
Fall 2025 — UNIT3D Podcast Relaunch
In Partnership with Indiana University
Hilinski’s Hope relaunched its podcast UNIT3D: Conversations for Student-Athletes in collaboration with Indiana University’s Ph.D. Sport Psychology Program, featuring expert guidance from Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt and doctoral students.
Fall 2025 — Leadership Transition
Ryan Hilinski Named Legacy & Impact Director
After years of service, Director of Communications Chloe transitioned from her role, and Ryan Hilinski was appointed as Legacy & Impact Director, tasked with furthering the foundation’s mission through strategic growth and expanded national presence.
December 2025 — Reflection & Forward Focus
Hope Into the New Year
As 2025 closed, the Hilinski family shared a heartfelt moment — decorating their first Christmas tree since losing Tyler — underscoring both the pain and beauty that coexist in the journey toward healing.
Tomorrow needs you. Please stay.