A GLOBAL MISSION TO END CHILDHOOD DROWNING | RUNNING FOR ZEYA

For nearly 1,000 days straight, Jason Shipley - a father from Florida — has run 5km every single day.

What began as a personal challenge to test his own discipline took a heartbreaking turn when his 3-year-old daughter, Zeya Grace, tragically drowned.

In that moment, everything changed. Jason could have stopped — but instead, he ran through grief, heartbreak, and the kind of pain no parent should ever have to endure.

Now, he runs with purpose.

To honor Zeya. To raise awareness. To save lives.

Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children aged 1–4. Most families don’t realize the danger until it’s too late. That’s why Jason partnered with Live Like Jake, a foundation created by another grieving parent, to prevent childhood drownings through education, swim scholarships, and awareness.

As Day 1,000 approaches, runners from around the world — from Florida to Australia and Europe — are joining Jason’s mission. Marathons, 5Ks, and steps in solidarity are being taken to support a father who turned heartbreak into hope.

This isn’t just about one man, one family, or one country.

It’s a global call to protect kids — and to honor the life of one little girl who continues to inspire change.

Every step matters. Every donation counts. Every child saved is worth it.

Join the movement:

Run. Donate. Share.

Let’s make sure no other family has to endure what Jason has.