The Traeh Thyssen Have a hearT Foundation was founded in 2019 by Rosalynn Thyssen after the death of her son, Traeh. Traeh was a 13-year-old middle school student in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His name is ‘heart’ spelled backwards. He was caring, compassionate, loving, forgiving, kind, and considerate. Traeh died by suicide on October 3, 2019, because of unresolved bullying by his peers. The foundation strives to take a stand to stop bullying and prevent youth suicide by bringing awareness and providing education, training, resources, and support to families and communities.

This year is the four-year anniversary of Traeh’s death. On Sunday, October 1, 2023, the foundation had its Third Annual Bullying and Suicide Awareness Runway Show at Enchanted Gardens located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This show brought awareness to bullying and youth suicide while showcasing local designers and community youth, providing resources and tips to stop/prevent bullying and suicide, providing resources to support mental health and crisis prevention, and paying tribute to Traeh Thyssen.