Our Story

 

May 20th, 1995, we lost our son and brother, Dallas to Teen Suicide. 

 

We never understood how something this tragic could happen to us. A middle class family growing up in a small town where everyone knows your name not to mention loving parent’s, family support and most of all togetherness.  We never sensed the pain that Dallas felt.  A pain so deep he could not express.

 

There was never a dull moment around the Pugh home.  It was always so much fun having 3 kids running around.  We always had friends over and played our hearts out.  Our love for life was unstoppable, there was nothing that could ever come in the way of our family.

 

Until one day our son and brother Dallas made a decision that changed our lives forever.  Our Family has never been the same since.  Dallas was the most fun, loving and caring person.  He had a passion for everything he did.  Dallas was always the star of the show and was loved by so many.  We never knew that Dallas was hurting inside.  His plate was too full and felt that he could not tell anyone.  Dallas thought the only way out was to end his life, he never knew, that was not an option. 

 

This is why we have launched the Dallas Pugh Foundation.  A foundation established to help safeguard our youth and young adults from complicated decisions and life’s experiences.  We are committed to educating the youth by embracing our standards of positive thinking, helping others and not being afraid to ask for help.

 

The Dallas Pugh Foundation has committed to help raise 1.5 million dollars to build the Dallas Pugh Gymnasium at the McGrath Family YMCA in Rancho San Diego.  It will be a 7,000 square foot, state of the art facility where kids will be able to come to run, jump and play.  Amongst the Dallas Pugh Gymnasium is an additional 30,000 square feet of recreation not to mention the Outdoor/Indoor Soccer Field and Baseball field.  We are looking to open the doors spring of 2010.  We are so very excited and want to thank everyone for all of their continued support.

 

Please let us know if you or anyone you know could use our help.  The Dallas Pugh Foundation is here to make a difference in the lives of our youth and young adults today. It is ok to reach out for help.