As the Founder of Live Like Benjo, I wanted to honor and memorialize my son who packed a lot into his short life. It was through him that I lived vicariously in several of his many activities and passions. Our Foundation's mission is to encourage everybody to live life to its fullest the way Benjo did and not through others, but rather to Love the Life you Live and Live the Life you Love, One of Benjo’s favorite sayings was: “If you aren’t living on the edge you are taking up too much space". Benjo didn’t take up any space.

I have found it to be a privilege to be a board member of the Live Like Benjo Foundation. Ben Haller was an extraordinary young man with an insatiable desire to live life at its fullest. I identify with and have great respect for all he accomplished. I also share the foundation’s goal to keep his spirit alive by providing life changing opportunities for challenged youth and educating swimmers of the risks contributing to Shallow Water Blackout.

What gets me excited about the Live Like Benjo Foundation is the opportunity to carry forward a message and mission that changes peoples lives for the better!

As a professional SCUBA instructor I spend a large part of my life in, on and under water. I am well aware of the dangers of the sport and most people can imagine the risk. What most people don't understand or aren't even aware of is Shallow Water Black Out.

As an Instructor, I teach the dangers of SWBO to my students but when I heard about LLBF, I realized I could help spread awareness to a broader audience and help many others avoid a tragic loss of life. We'll never know how many lives we may save. It only matters that we try......and have fun along the way.

Life is short. Days are long. My brother taught me to use your time wisely and have fun! If you get a chance, take it.

His spirit is strong and well, I believe in sharing his spice for life with everyone I meet.

I recently joined the Live Like Benjo Foundation in the spring of 2024. I’m a creative thinker and problem solver by nature. I grew up in Underhill, VT next door to Benjo Haller and his family. I’m committed to keeping his spirit alive, inspiring others, and educating communities about the serious risk of Shallow Water Blackout through the LLBF.