Sorawit Nganprateepkul aka JJ

Sorawit Nganprateepkul known as JJ by his close friends and family was a hopeful and bright 19 year old. Shortly after his 19th birthday JJ lost his battle to mental health on the 16th of February. On the 16th of February 2023 he left home and walked to a nearby motorway overpass in Maroochydore from there he ended his battle with mental health by committing suicide. Although JJ struggled throughout his lifetime with mental health he always remained positive on his outlook on life and his future. He was independent, smart and very social. Everyone knew JJ and he treated everyone as if they were his friend no matter how close you were to him. JJ worked hard at multiple different jobs to earn a living for himself. He was determined from a young age to achieve his dreams and his dream lifestyle. Throughout his mental health struggle JJ never failed to support his friends and care for others when he wasn't caring for himself. JJ's best friend Kyal and Kyal's family are hoping to raise enough funds to be able to have a memorial and celebration of JJ's life to honour him. This memorial hopes to bring all of JJ's friends and family to celebrate his life and bring a light on the struggle men face with mental health everyday. Although JJ life ended his story will continue and will help shed a light on how more support is needed for mens mental health.