The Resilience Foundation
Carry their light forward.
A nonprofit devoted to honoring the lives and lasting light of those taken too soon — founded in loving memory of Thamesh Ramjit.
Need help right now? The Resilience Foundation provides resources and referrals but is not an emergency or clinical service. For immediate crisis support, call or text 988. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
View Support ResourcesThe Eternal Light Project
A growing digital tribute space where families and communities honor those we’ve lost — through photos, stories, and messages that keep their presence alive.
Explore Memorials →The Compass Program
Guidance for life after loss. Whether it’s grief, crisis, road safety, or spiritual healing, we curate resources so no one has to navigate loss alone.
Find Support →The Carried Futures Fund
Scholarships and small grants that help students, causes, and nonprofits continue the legacies of those we’ve lost.
See Our Programs →
Our Origin
One life. A lasting movement.
The TRFoundation was born from love, grief, and the kind of pain that changes you forever. We started The Resilience Foundation in memory of our best friend Thamesh Ramjit — he wasn’t just someone we lost, he was family.
“This is real. We’re hurting, but we’re trying. We’re showing up for each other, for our families, and for anyone out there who’s lost someone they love.”
Our Impact
Honoring lives. Supporting families. Empowering futures.
We made a promise, and we’re keeping it.
Because of our foundation of donors, all overhead costs are covered. Every single dollar you give fuels real support, real healing, and real change.
Florida State University
Recognizing students who turn compassion into action.
The Thamesh Ramjit Student Philanthropist of the Year Award at Florida State University honors undergraduate students who exemplify servant leadership, community dedication, and a commitment to meaningful giving — created in partnership with the FSU Student Foundation, and awarded each fall at the Philanthropy Banquet.
2025 · Inaugural Recipient — Ramzi Rosario. We’re proud to congratulate Ramzi as the first-ever recipient of this award. His dedication to service, leadership, and giving back to the FSU community reflects exactly the legacy of Thamesh Ramjit that this award was created to honor.
Memorial Stories
Preserve a story. Honor a life.
January 15, 2004 – April 1, 2025
Thamesh Ramjit
A radiant presence — a friend, a brother, a soul who lived with heart and purpose.
Read His Story →
June 16, 2003 – June 9, 2025
Bryan Alexander Ramirez
“Be stronger than your excuses.” A walking ray of sunshine — kind, generous, loyal, and full of life.
Read His Story →Ways to Take Action