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