Our Mission
The mission of Ali's Hope Foundation is to inspire hope and improve the quality of life for adolescents and young adults living with mental health concerns through education, support and advocacy.
Education We promote awareness of mental health concerns through events and communication to those concerned with mental health, to provide hope for a brighter future and reduce the stigma related to mental illness.
Support We assist in funding mental health resources to promote access to treatment, sustainability of programs and stabilization for those in need.
Advocacy We will continue to work with other organizations to promote discussion and programs related to mental health treatment to save more lives, reach more people and achieve our mission.
Suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death for young Floridians ages 15-24 according to a 2019 study by the Florida Department of Children and Families. A CDC study from June 2021 documents a rise in adolescents suicide attempts during the pandemic and an alarming spike in the suicide rate amongst girls ages 12-17 during 2020 and 2021.
Our Children Need Our Help Now!
Who is Ali?
Alyson was our only child; we thought that we would have more, however the time was never right.
Alyson was extremely athletic, however her passion and refuge was her art. She could take a smashed old radiator and turn it into something beautiful; she had an eye for that.
Ali’s Hope Foundation was established in honor of Joseph and Helen Gallagher’s daughter, Alyson Grace, who suffered from a brain disorder called schizo-affective disorder, and took her own life on April 29, 2007.
Board Members
Denny Bowman
BOS Orlando
Bryan Buffalo
Nature's Table Franchise Co.
Shannon Campbell
SR Campbell Law
Toni Curlin
Heathrow Country Club
Joe Gallagher
GC Wealth Management
Mary Perez
Software Savvy
Abby Sanchez
SCPS School Board
Becky Shea
Iberia Bank
Susie Dolan
Waste Pro USA
Chief Sharon Bryan
Department of Youth Services at Seminole County Sheriff's office
Sandy Turner ERPA, CPC, QPA
Partner, Retirement Plan Specialist
Dennis Uliano
Chief Executive Office Paradies Gifts
Susan Sherman
Mortgage Consultant at Home Harbor Financial LLC
Nancy Nguyen
Store Manager at Dillard's Inc.
Diosa Moran, M.A.
Orlando Health, Director
Francis Nation
White Castle, Managing Partner
Tim Smith
Wharton Smith, President
Tax Exempt Status
All donations and contributions to Ali’s Hope Foundation are deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Click here to view the letter granting us Federal income tax exempt status.