A Mother’s Journey from Pain to Advocacy

My name is Tina Sykes-Mosley, founder of Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support (M.A.R.C.U.S.)—a nonprofit born from unimaginable loss and fierce love.

On September 29, 2020, my world was shattered. That night, a phone call changed everything: my son, Marcus Gerard Mosley, had been murdered. He was 28 years old—vibrant, compassionate, full of promise. The tragedy struck during what should have been an ordinary evening, stealing my son’s life and leaving behind a void too deep for words.

The pain was suffocating. The grief, isolating. I searched for others who understood this unbearable loss—the quiet ache of a mother robbed of her child by senseless violence. In that search, I discovered my purpose.

M.A.R.C.U.S. was created to honor Marcus’s memory and support grieving mothers like myself. It’s a community of strength, a safe haven to share sorrow, find healing, and advocate for change. Through our mission, we empower mothers to rise—not only for ourselves, but for the children we’ve lost and the justice they deserve.

While the scar of losing Marcus will never fade, I’ve chosen to turn tragedy into purpose. I invite you to walk with us—toward healing, toward justice, and toward a world where no mother carries this pain alone.

I will always love you, my beloved son,
Marcus Gerard Mosley Your memory lives on in my heart, guiding me through each day with the love we shared.

Love endures, even beyond the loss.