Judah Brown Project

I was first introduced to the Judah Brown Project at a local IPSSA meeting, and I was completely moved and inspired by Christi’s retelling of the fateful and tragic day when little Judah was called home so soon. As a parent, I could not tell you how I would have responded in that moment and from that moment on, but I pray it would be like what Christi did. She took her sorrow, and her pain and poured it into something good. Something that would (and does) give back in the hopes that another parent(s) would not have to live through a similar experience, or that a child would not have to suffer the same fate. I am so impressed with the dedication and passion that both Christi and Annette have in leading the Judah Brown Project and my colleagues and I at Pentair are proud to partner with them and support the JBP as much and as often as we can! We consider it a privilege and an honor. Thank you Judah Brown for all that you do!

This girl team is contagious and so committed to drowning prevention and educating families! I taught Anette’s daughter to swim and self rescue so when I say committed… their commitment starts at home with this organization! Everyone needs an Anette and Christi in their lives… to one, remind them of the danger of water and two, to remember what girl teams can DO for the greater good! I’ll be forever proud of the organizations growth!

What an amazing organization! From the depths of grief and sadness came two very passionate and powerful women determined to save lives by educating parents and children on water safety.

I absolutely love working with JBP. As an ISR instructor and water safety advocate it is very important to me to have the tools to keep educating parents about childhood drowning and JBP has provided so many tools and continuously giving scholarships to help prevent childhood drowning.

Judah Brown Project is an absolutely amazing organization with a HUGE heart. Annette and Christi are truly a dynamic duo who have made incredible strides in water safety awareness. They helped pass vital legislation in Texas to help families keep their little ones safe with pool fences. Their scholarship program is by far one of the best and all encompassing to help families in need get survival swim lessons for their children. It has been an absolute honor to work with such an outstanding non-profit. They are truly a leader in their industry and what other similar organizations should strive to be.

The Judah Brown Project is led by two extremely passionate people. Their purpose is compelling and it is apparent that they are driven to save lives from drowning. Christie and Annette have consistently displayed deep knowledge of drowning prevention and tact and methodology when communicating that knowledge to different age groups.

These ladies have been working diligently for years to impact the lives of children and parents. As an expert in outreach programs focused around aquatic safety, I can confidently say that the Judah Brown Project continues to impress me with their tireless efforts to save lives, educate children and families and change laws to prevent drowning.

I would love to thank Judah Brown Project for giving my daughters the opportunity of a free scholarship for swim lessons. We are truly blessed. I could not have done it with the help of the JBP. I hope more people contribute to the JBP and help save more kids from drowning.

Christi and Annette do amazing work with the Judah Brown Project! Water Safety Education and Awareness is so important, and these ladies work multiple fronts to ensure the information is spreading to communities. They go to schools, doctors offices, aquatics facilities, etc and make the information fun to learn. We are proud to parter with this organization!

I always supported Water safety in our Swimming Pool Industry. After pulling a customer's child from the water one day my whole outlook changed. Instead of telling a child to be safe around water, it is necessary to teach them how to be safe. Thank you JBP.

The Judah Brown Project is an excellent organization! Prior to being introduced them, I didn't know about the dangers of floaties. Nor had I heard of survival swimming! The work they are doing to educate the public about water safety, survival swimming, and how to prevent drownings is important. You can feel Annette and Christi's passion and determination for the work they do. I am happy I was introduced to the JBP and the wonderful work they are doing.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Judah Brown Project. What a dedicated, kind and caring group of people accomplishing great things - helping to save little lives and making the world a safer, happier place. ❤️ Thank you JBP for all that you do!

I was interested in putting my son in private swim lessons but could not afford it was definitely pricey. But Karen told me about the Judah Brown Project that had swim scholarships. So I applied because I wanted my son to have the opportunity of life-saving skills in the pool. I was put in contact with Annette from the Judah Brown . She gave me the best news in saying that my son had gotten the scholarship and could start swim as soon as possible. I don’t have any pictures yet. But I am really happy that Judah Brown Project is around helping people that need it.

Wonderful people! Kind, caring and loving only begins to explain how passionate the JBP people are at everything they do. The endless amount of time spent to make a difference in and around water is simply inspiring. The relationships built and efforts placed on safety will continue to make a difference for years to come.

This nonprofit really opened by eyes to water safety and how important it is not to rely on floaties for young children. Young children need survival swim lessons and for this nonprofit to bring awareness and offer scholarships to such a cause will help save millions of little lives. I am also more committed to having a designated "water watcher" during all group swim times thanks to this nonprofit's guidance.

I found out about the Judah Brown Project during my lifeguard training. I was immediately persuaded to reach out and help. They are so well organized and we engaged in a great discussion on how I could support them. They are passionate about preventing another loss of a child from drowning. Right now, we are more concerned about COVID when far more kids will die from drowning. Kids are not getting swim lessons right now because of COVID fears. They will start the swim season ill-prepared. I will help them with providing scholarship swim lessons for families who cannot afford swim training. I will also engage parents with how to be more vigilant while watching their kids. 70% of drownings occur with both parents "watching." The JBP reaches out to families who have lost a child from drowning and sends them a care package to let them know they are not alone. Christi took the horrible experience of losing her son to drowning and is using it to prevent the same tragedy from happening in others.

Judah Brown Project inspires us daily by their commitment toward water safety. As a donor and an owner of a pool service company, I appreciate that we have an organization in our area reminding us of the dangers sitting in our own backyards. Their commitment to education and awareness saves lives every day. I will continue to support this organization because they are doing work that matters.

Judah Brown Project is doing amazing work to give the life skill of swimming and floating to siblings who have experienced loss from drowning. This empowers them to face the fear they have experienced through the family tragedy. By doing this, the child and parents can grieve in a positive way. Water safety is a treasure Judah Brown Project would like to give all children. Because of the tragedy Judah drowning in his memory, many children are learning water safety and swimming. The brown family and the supporters of Judah Brown Project are making a positive impact on their community giving meaning to Judah's short life. The life long understanding of water safety and the life long skill of swimming is exactly what this world needs. Thank you Judah Brown Project!!

The Judah Brown project has helped so many people in the Houston area by making them aware of the dangers of child drownings and by providing the means to prevent this tragedy.
Sparkling Pool Service is part of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association (IPSSA) and the Judah Brown Project has come to our meetings to promote child drowning prevention and our members are very appreciative of the work they do.
David Queen
IPSSA Houston-Central President

The Judah Brown Project has an incredible mission to bring more awareness to water safety. I have been around water my whole life and I still learn new ways from this organization every year (sometimes every month) to better protect my own children around water. The leaders are truly dedicated, compassionate and knowledgeable.

Amazing organization and a wonderful cause. I also lost my son J.J. 3 years old to accidental drowning. I did not know of ISR, resources, or that it is the #1 leading cause of death of children 1-3. You always think it won’t happen to me but it does and it happens to a lot of children. The Judah Brown Project is always running fundraisers and awareness opportunities!! They share valid information and the goal is to educate and help others so not one more child drowns. I fully support this nonprofit!! I also love the fact that they have shirts which my baby’s name is on the back of...Jason Matthew Hassinger Jr age 3 ������ I can’t tell you how many people read my shirt and ask about it!

I have taught some children self rescue for the Judah Brown Project and it is always a pleasure! I have Mom’s that have reached out to me following work the JBP has done with pediatricians, to spread the word, which means their efforts to communicate the risk of drowning and hazards in pediatricians offices have worked! I’ve also had personal referrals from the JBP and these come because of their relentless efforts to educate the public and Parents and find them Infant Aquatic self rescue swimming lessons in their area. They work to help many but they will also work to help just one parent with their drowning prevention needs and that is where the greatness lies! That each Child gets their support, whatever it may be! I also see how proudly they partner and support other drowning prevention charities and groups and work together in one direction! I am so proud to support the JBP and their exemplary team!

When my daughter Shaylynn passed I was in complete shock I didn’t know which way was up down or sideways. I remember the first thing I received after she passed was a picture of her in a frame and 4 little stuffed dogs that were to represent my 4 children. It may not seem like much but still when I travel I place her urn in a basket with those 4 little dogs to represent my kids all being together. The Judah Brown project has been amazing as a support system, giving information and trying to help save lives as well as be there for the families of the little lives gone too soon... thank you Judah Brown Project!!!

They have been there for my sister when she lost her daughter, but more than that they have been there for her other children, reached out to me and other family members. The Judah Brown Project is a wonderful organization that aims to help educate and reduce the number of one of the leading causes of death for children. Thank you for all you do Judah Brown Project!!

This amazing Non profit works tirelessly to bring awareness to water safety in honor of sweet Judah! So happy to work with them spread awareness by teaching ISR lessons and teaching my families about Judah!

This is an amazing organization with a mission that is so important. I truly am privileged to be able to participate in a very small way with this incredible team of men and women who love serving others. They are a first class organization and truly have a desire to change our lives for the better. The leadership team are an amazing and honest group of individuals and I am proud to call them friends.

My son Kye age 2 is a victim of drowning, finding this amazing organization after the lost of my son and seeing what amazing things this group does has helped me so much dealing with my loss, not only are they trying to save lives they go out of their way to help the families who have lost their children to drowning. Amazing people who will always have a special place in my heart.

I have volunteered with JBP for over a year now and have been impressed with the passion that Annette and Christi have for the work of saving little lives from drowning. I manage the web page and see many of the stories of their work and their tireless efforts, all while doing this on a shoestring budget.

Judah is my grandson and I walked with Mark and Christi on this difficult path and saw them almost succumb to despair, yet they faced their grief, determined to prevent this tragedy from happening again. Their friend, Annette, who started JBP, sacrifices much of her time and talents to this work. Their integrity is stellar!

I have seen them make a difference, even standing up to the naysayers who don't want to hear the message of what it takes to keep their children safe. They are strong and courageous, and committed to doing good out of the tragedy they experienced.

Judah Brown Project gave my family the gift of healing. After my son had a non-fatal accident, they orchestrated our ability to have all 3 of my children receive ISR training... which my son completed today, exactly one year after his accident. JBP has been with us as a support the entire year. I don't think we would have healed these wounds without them. Thank you JBP for everything you do.

Wonderful family of people turning a personal tragedy into hope and a future for so many.
My family and a large group all have been cpr and life saving trained thanks to the Foundation.
Thanks for loving on so many in need ...

I can not say it loud enough that the Judah Brown Project puts every ounce of love and energy into saving little lives. They work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to spread the word about water safety and provide water safety instruction and lessons. The number of lives that they save will never be a number that is possible to count.

JBP is such an amazing organization! They are saving lives by educating the community on water safety and the dangers of drowning that’s all too often overlooked. They provide scholarship opportunities for survival swim lessons to families with financial hardships. They have always been very professional and a pleasure to work with!

I met JBP last year in attempt to spread awareness of swim safety in our community. They are a great group of volunteers who care deeply about this cause and it shows in everything they do and share. I will forever support this organization!

Amazing cause. These women pour their heart into their passion and it shows. The love and enthusiasm is contagious.

We will always support this cause. ❤️

Judah Brown Project is a top notch drowning prevention organization. You can see and feel the passion with which they teach anyone who will listen about water safety. Because of Judah Brown Project my community has been positively impacted. My doctors office is now handing out drowning prevention pamphlets, made by Judah Brown Project, spreading the word to so many families. I know this has helped prevent many tragedies. I’m so thankful for them and all that they do to help communities everywhere learn to be safer around water.

A wonderful organization for an amazing cause. I was shocked when I learned that accidental drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1-4. My son is 3 and he spends a lot of time with his grandparents who have a pool. I couldn't leave him there anymore without being paranoid of something happening once I learned the risks of drowning. I wanted to enroll him in ISR classes so badly, but they are very expensive classes. I applied for a scholarship from JBP and was chosen. I am so thankful for their help in covering the costs for our son's ISR lessons, and all of the work that they do to prevent drowning. I am forever thankful!

This is an absolutely wonderful organization doing so much for drowning prevention. People don't understand that drowning is so common and it CAN happen to anyone. It can even happen to wonderful, loving, caring, smart, attentive parents. I cannot thank then enough for what they do.

I have learned so much from JBP about water safety,survival swim lessons, and what is safe to utilize for safely swimming. They do an amazing job educating the public. Great job JBP keep up the phenomal work you do sav ing lives !!!!!!

I've been an ambassador for the Judah Brown Project since its inception in 2016. I've had the privilege of seeing it grow and develop into the incredible organization it is today. I've also had the pleasure of working alongside Christi and Annette at events and spreading awareness online and in person by getting JBP's safety information out into the community. The Judah Brown Project saves little lives with water safety awareness and Christi and Annette are doing God's work.

Because of the Judah Brown Project I have now become aware of child safety around water. Learning the importance of an adult always being on watch as my children or any children are in the water. They have also given my child a chance to learn more about them online and have a practice of what they should do in the water if they happen to fall in.

So grateful for this team and their endless efforts to share their knowledge and experiences.

The Judah Brown Project has personally saved our kids lives. Without their help in putting our kids through ISR, I’m not sure we would have been able to take the measures for safe and survival swim lessons for our kids. We can’t thank them enough know they are changing and saving so many lives because of the help they give!

The Judah Brown Project is a wonderful organization! I didn’t know about the dangers of puddle jumpers prior to hearing this info from them. They have a big heart for saving children from the tragedy of drowning.

The Judah Brown project has been a great and informative organization. Prior to discovering what the Judah Brown project was all about, I never knew just how important it is to teach your family all about water safety. I am able to see first hand the Passion and dedication the Judah Brown Project operates in, and it's an organization I am proud to support in any way I can.

From what I’ve have observed, the Judah brown project has helped so many families in need and through their pain. The Judah brown project has proceeded to positively change so many lives including my own!

On July 21st 2019 my daughter Brynlee suffered a non fatal drowning. I shared her story earlier this year which is when I was introduced to the Judah Brown Project. Out of the goodness of their hearts they chose my sweet girl to be one of the scholarship recipients for survival swim lessons. Brynlee who is 3 now and my son Laydan 5 are currently learning all of the skills they need to be safe in and around the water thanks to these amazing people. Saying we are forever grateful is an understatement!

JBP's volunteers are dedicated to spreading awareness and water safety information with the community. We've seen their brochures in doctors' offices and schools and have had an opportunity to meet some of their volunteers at community events. Our kids have learned invaluable information on water safety that they enjoy sharing with their friends. Our twelve year old daughter was able to earn CPR certification through the JBP. This is truly a lifesaving charity!

The Judah Brown Project works tirelessly to educate parents on the statistics of drowning and provide drowning prevention tips. Christi bravely shares her story of her precious son Judah's drowning in order ro raise awareness of the dangers of using flotation devices and to advocate for quality, self-rescue swim lessons through ISR. My twins are JDP scholarship recipients, and they will be safer near water because of Judah and The Judah Brown Project. I am grateful for all they do to raise awareness and advocate for drowning prevention.

Judah Brown Project does amazing work spreading Water Safety Awareness. They work in schools, doctors offices, online, and anywhere else they can. Christi and her husband had to go through a traumatic experience with the loss of their son Judah, but they have done an amazing work to ensure that they put every fiber of their being into eliminating that burden on another family. Annette is also a wonderful person coming alongside this family because she knows the value of this lifesaving information. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children between the ages of 1 and 4, and the information they share with children and families is priceless.

I've had several occasions to work with this great organization from the beginning to how far they have come now. Annette and Christi poor their hearts into others everyday to spread the word of drowning prevention. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with them and the Judah Brown Project.

JDP does a great job of spreading awareness. I’m in the swimming pool industry and as a former lifeguard drowning prevention has always been a cause close to my heart. The ladies at JDP are great. Through their work they continue to save lives. Their efforts honor Judah and all kids lost to drowning. Keep up the great work!!

The Judah Brown Project is a unique and special organization. I love how they honor all the beautiful angels who have lost their lives. Amazing.

An amazing group of people that spend each day educating the masses on water safety. Their true passion goes beyond water safety because they love people and what they do on a large scale.

I am so thankful for the help and education the Judah Brown Project has provided for my family. From day one they have been nothing but helpful and sweet. They have helped to provide my 3 kids 3 and under lessons. I feel like I can ask them anything at anytime during the day and they are so fast to respond, they feel like friends to me. We are honored to be apart of this group to help sweet Juju memory live on.

The Judah Brown Project has made me even more aware of the importance of water safety and making sure someone's only job is watching kids while in or around water. I was not aware that babies could be taught survival lessons and I share this with all my friends who have small children. As on organization, it's leaders are responsible and passionate in their desire to not lose one more child to drowning.

Every family needs The Judah Brown Project in their lives. They just don't promote a cause, they equip adults and children to save lives. As a parent of a very curious and active 4 year old, I can 100% say that it's because of JBP that water safety is a top priority for us and my daughter is safer because of what we've learned.

We so need the education. We take it for granted that our children are fine. We need to keep educating people. Its so important. In a split second our lives can be changed forever. We need to help those people who have lost loved ones too.