FOUNDERS STORY
Welcome to Swim Brayv Foundation
Candace’s younger brother Brayv passed away before his second birthday, due to a drowning accident in 2011. The tragedy deeply impacted Brayv’s family and motivated Candace to begin the Swim Brayv Foundation.
Her mission is to raise awareness for drowning prevention and water/swim safety.
The foundation’s ultimate goal is to reduce frightful drowning statistics across all communities. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury and deaths of children 1-4 years old, according to the CDC & National Drowning Prevention Alliance.
The Swim Brayv Foundation also aims to provide support & collaborate with other families who have been impacted by drowning hardships.
Together we can… Save Lives. Swim Brayv.
Our Mission
Significantly increase water safety advocacy and safe swimming practices through an engaging delivery of knowledge.
The Swim Brayv Foundation will increase water safety advocacy and safe swimming practices by:
- Delivering compelling educational materials and activities around water safety and drowning prevention
- Building and connecting communities that provide support for those who have encountered swimming misfortunes
- Collaborating with other companies & water safety organizarions regarding drowning prevention and water/swim safety
- Innovating around hands-on engagement of recreational populations where swimming and aquatic sports take place
Board of Directors
Candace - Founder
Megan - Board Director
Megan - Board Director
Founded Swim Brayv in 2015, helped gain 501c3 status in 2016 and has been running the foundation the past decade. Brings 30+ years of marketing & events experience to the board. Lost her brother Brayv & cousin Hayley to different drowning accident situations.
Megan - Board Director
Megan - Board Director
Megan - Board Director
Megan has sat on the board of directors or the advisory team for the entirety of its development. She is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Her specialties are in business law, compliance and contracts. She believes deeply in Swim Brayvs mission and vision.
Kierra - Board Member
Megan - Board Director
Kierra - Board Member
Kierra began as a volunteer for swim Brayv in 2018 as an ambassador and merfolk. Her extensive background in experiential marketing and events allows her to help guide the operations and finances as board member, secretary and treasurer.
Linda - Board Member
Megan - Board Director
Kierra - Board Member
Linda started as an original volunteer in 2016 and has grown with the company since. She has also grown in her professional medical career from LN to RN and now entering her physicians assistant program. She helps with health and wellness aspects of our programming.