Who was D. Wood?
Deandria Merrlen Wood, aka “Dee” was born in Southside Chicago, IL in 1971. By the age of 21 she gave birth to her two sons.
Dealing with the pressures of her environment she battled with depression and drug abuse. Determined to make a better life for her boys she moved to Houston, TX where she joined the Free at Last Fellowship, NA group.
In 2010 she suffered an untimely death by suicide at the age 38. Her memory is survived by her two sons and the mission of The D. Wood Foundation.
Our Mission
The D. Wood Foundation’s mission is to enhance awareness and advocate for mental health reform and suicide prevention in minority communities.
Our vision: build a culture of support!
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death across the world. The key factors leading to it are unaddressed mental health complications and the mental fatigue they cause. We seek to create a universal culture of support among those unable to break through the barrier of social depression to create self-directed lives that are healthy and happy.
(2017 Volunteers- DWF K.O.C. Tournament & Carnival)
