What We Do
We honor Brayden by raising awareness, taking action, and spreading the message that drowning is silent, fast and preventable
Our Mission
Our Mission at Because of B.R.A.Y.D.E.N. is to educate the community about the importance of water safety. Through raising awareness, providing materials, and networking, we will raise the standards of safety to reduce the number of annual drownings.
“Safety isn’t expensive, it is priceless. Don’t wait until it is too late.”
What We’ve Achieved
Over 10,000 children have been educated about water safety
50+ Water safety class presentations at over 5 local elementary schools
Regular classes for new and expecting parents at the Low Country Pregnancy Center
Featured on A Safe Pool podcast with Michael and Nicole Phelps
Guest speaker at the Annual SC Pediatric Trauma and Injury Prevention Symposium
Grand Round participation with MUSC to promote water safety to physicians and residents
Keynote Speaker for The Michael Phelps Foundation Fundraiser
Member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, South Carolina Water Safety Coalition, Families United to Prevent Drowning