SWBP is extending a warm welcome to our newest Ambassadors, Michelle, Sage, and Adelaide Brislen. (San Clemente, CA)
On May 26, 2011, Drew Brislen lost his life to Shallow Water Blackout off the coast of Laguna Beach, CA. His wife, Michelle, and daughters, Sage and Adelaide are now ambassadors working to spread the word about the phenomena of SWB.
Starting the summer of Drew’s passing, Michelle began giving presentations to the San Clemente city and California state junior lifeguards and has continued to do so for the past 10 years. She has extended her presentations to swim clubs, school district coaches and employees, her own marine science students, the local sea scout troop, and even spoke at school board meetings that ultimately lead to signage at all Capistrano Unified School District pools. Over the past 10 years, Sage and Adelaide have been learning the ropes from their mom and have participated in almost every presentation in some way or another. Sage has presented in her classroom and plans to take over presentations for the sea scouts. Addie is also spreading the word about SWBP in less formal ways, such as through youth groups and local community members.
Welcome Michelle, Sage and Addie!