On April 10, 2010, everything changed. At just seventeen years old, Christopher reached a point where his pain felt greater than his hope. Struggling with depression, he made the heartbreaking decision that life was no longer worth living—and tried to end it.
In that moment, his parents, Jesus and Iliana Agudo, were faced with a reality no family is ever prepared for. They refused to accept that their son’s story would end there. They knew that a “handful” of reasons to live simply wasn’t enough—they needed to show him just how vast, meaningful, and powerful life could be.
What began as a desperate act of love became something much bigger.
Living Is So Big was born as a campaign—but quickly grew into a movement. A call to the world. A mission to remind not just Christopher, but anyone who is struggling, that there are countless reasons to hold on.
So they reached out with a simple, heartfelt plea:
"Please share your priceless thought—help us show him the many reasons life is worth living."... (Learn More Here)
"It was wonderful having Iliana and Jesus speak at Boston University; their vigor for life and passion behind LISB was apparent throughout their entire presentation. They were glad to share their intimate experiences with others who asked about the LISB wristbands or who had witnessed their presentation.
LISB is all about recognize how beautiful life is, and it was hard to walk around afterwards without a smile on your face. Thanks again! "
-Christina (Rosie) Bauder
Boston University
College of Arts and Sciences
Boston, MA
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for coming and speaking to my students. Once again your presentation had a very big positive influence on them.
There are so many people in need + you + your family have touched so many lives."
-Veronica Bohomolec
Teacher
Patterson, NJ
"The organization, Living Is So Big, LLC, has presented here at Harrison High School. Their message of "Life Appreciation" has truly reached so many and we are pleased to have had them here.
Rarely have I seen our students react so positively to Jesus' Chris' and Iliana's message. They are inspirational, informative, and engaging and their commitment to our youth is truly amazing! I would recommend them as presenters to any group of students!"
-Joan McNichol, MA, SAC
Harrison Public Schools
Harrison, NJ
2010 Living Is So Big Song 1 by Chris Agudo:
2014 Living Is So Big Song 2 by friends:
2011 Living Is So Big Song 3 Lewis Family:
2011 Living Is So Big Song 4 Lewis Family: