A movement in Brayden’s name
BraydenStrong
We lost Brayden to a rare infection almost no one had heard of. BraydenStrong exists so more people know the risk, take a few simple steps, and never have to learn his name the way we did.
This started with our son.
Content coming from the family. A short, 2–3 sentence introduction to Brayden that invites people to read his full story.
Know the risk
What Naegleria fowleri is, where it lives, and how infection actually happens.
About the amoeba →Take the steps
Simple precautions in warm fresh water — and the warning signs no one should miss.
Prevention & warning signs →Carry it forward
Share the message, support the mission, and help us reach one more family.
How to help →The one thing to remember
Keep warm fresh water from going up your nose.
It is rare, but nearly always fatal — and it is preventable. A few simple habits make the difference.
See the prevention steps