Did you know that drowning is the #1 cause of unintentional death for children 1-4 and #2 up to age 14?
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Neither did we.

​Drowning knows no season, no age, and no race.  It can happen to ANYONE at anytime.
The good news? Drowning IS Preventable.
Start keeping your family safer today by educating yourself and learning the layers of protection.   NOW is the time to sign up for swim lessons, put up proper barriers such as a pool fence with self closing, self locking gate, door and window alarms, and get yourself trained in CPR.   

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It only takes a few seconds....
It only takes a few inches of water.  
Are you and your child prepared?

​The scenario has been heard or read too often: we lose sight or look away from our children for mere seconds, and it's already too late.  If your child found himself in a situation with water...would he know how to save himself?  We believe there are ways to help and answer that question with a "yes".  The story can end differently. 
   Learning to swim and being near an adult is not enough.  Infants (as young as 6 months old) and toddlers can learn self-rescue techniques that could be life-saving.
 As adults, we need to pledge to be WATER GUARDIANS, giving children in or near water complete undivided attention.
Just as children learn to "never talk to strangers" and "look both ways when crossing the street," they also need to know, "Never go near water without an adult!"

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Because of B.R.A.Y.D.E.N. founder, Michelle Zieg, had the opportunity to attend and present at the 2023 National Drowning Prevention Alliance's educational conference in Colorado Springs, CO.  It was an exciting and inspiring few days of learning, networking and being encouraged to keep up this work.  Big things are ahead for this coming year and we are so blessed to be a part of Families United to Prevent Drowning.
​This year, National Drowning Prevention Alliance teamed up with the Association of Aquatic Professionals for a joint conference.  This allowed for more connections to be made, a broader spectrum of information shared and more calls to action on how we can all work together to prevent drowning.   Be sure to check out our Not. One. More. stories project to be uploaded soon which is a powerful piece that we are sure will make a great impact.  

​Interested in a Water Safety Presentation at your school, camp or group meeting?  Programs catered for children of all ages, adults, caregivers, or staff. Contact us to set something up! 

           Brayden Russell Zieg 1/5/07 ~ 6/6/08

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​We need you to be a part of this mission!

Would you like to help us make a difference? We need your help! With your financial support we can continue to create educational water safety materials to provide to families as well as taking part in more events and project to spread our message. If you would like to make a donation, please feel free to do so online securely through PayPal or contact us for cash/check donations.  Thank you!

We are so thankful to be a part of the Families United to Prevent Drowning, a group of family foundations that are working together to prevent drowning and entrapment.  We are striving to increase our reach throughout the country by supporting and helping each other.  Check out our facebook page at the link about for more information.  If you or your organization would like to join the Families United, please fill out and return the membership application HERE. 

NOW is the time to register your children for swimming lessons and self-rescue lessons.  Start talking to your children about the dangers of water and how to stay safe!

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       NEWS and MEDIA

Lowcountry Parent Magazine- Summer Safety article. June, 2014 CLICK HERE

Memorial tree planting at FES- CLICK HERE

Summerville Journal Scene 5/15/12 Great story on 3rd Annual Water Safety Day CLICK HERE

Post and Courier- Summerville Mother of Drowned Son advocates for Water Safety. 5/10/12. To read full article CLICK HERE.

Local Live 5 News, Interview with Aiesha Tyler 4/26/12- CLICK HERE

Post and Courier- " Starting Younger" CLICK HERE to read the article published 7/12/10 promoting water safety, ISR swimming lessons, and the importance of constant supervision. 

Local Live 5 News in Charleston interviewed Michelle and Lauren on friday evening, August 13, 2010. CLICK HERE to see the video of this peice. 

Feel Free to contact us at BecauseofBRAYDEN@gmail.com.  We would love to hear from you!