Meet Briggs and the Heart Behind the Mission

My name is Meshea Ingram, and I’m the founder of Love Can Build a Briggs, a nonprofit created in memory of my son, Briggs, who drowned in July of 2022 at just two years old. He was full of life, curious, joyful, spirited, and deeply loved. His laugh was unforgettable, and his presence filled every room with light. Losing him was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced, and yet, through that unimaginable grief, something beautiful began to grow.

In the wake of his passing, I learned more than I ever wanted to know about drowning, and more importantly, how preventable it often is. That realization stirred something deep within me. I couldn’t change what happened to Briggs, but I could change what happens for others. That’s why Love Can Build a Briggs was born, to turn our heartbreak into hope and help protect other families from the same pain.

Our mission is to promote drowning awareness and prevention, provide survival swim scholarships for children, and offer support to families walking through the devastating loss of a child. We believe that one life lost is one too many, and we are committed to creating real, lasting change in Briggs’ name.

This partnership with Ithica Beef is one of the many ways we’re doing that. When you purchase a LCBB Beef Box, you are directly supporting that mission. You’re helping fund swim lessons, support grieving families, and equip communities with lifesaving information.

Because Briggs is more than just my little boy, he is every child we love. He’s your son, your grandson, your nephew, your neighbor. His story is one that touches the hearts of so many, because it could happen to anyone. Through awareness, support, and love, we believe we can make a difference, one family at a time.

Thank you for helping us carry Briggs’ light into the world. We are so grateful you're here.