OUR STORY
It all began in 2010
with an enCOURAGEing song
about being
BRAVE, STRONG & COURAGEOUS!
Shortly after recording this song, our 5 year old daughter had two young friends diagnosed with cancer. Through their fight these two families were enCOURAGEd by our song & began to share it with their friends in treatment. Word began to spread. By 2012 hundreds of CD's with the song "Strong and Courageous" had been donated to children facing health challenges. The need was great, the mission was clear, and so our nonprofit was born...
I AM COURAGEOUS
Our mission is to enCOURAGE children in the hospital through uplifting music.
In 2021, due to the widespread need of content for CCTV in hospitals, IAC TV was created. This channel hosts a variety show containing music, interviews and more, highlighting people and places across the country that are inspiring, entertaining and educational.
Music and laughter are powerful tools that can help calm nerves, ease pain, en-COURAGE, distract and uplift.
Thank you for reading about
I AM COURAGEOUS.
If you would like to learn more about
Justin Graves Band, or listen to our original music CLICK HERE.
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Meet Sadie and Jaxon
Meet our daughter's friends who are the reason we began I Am COURAGEOUS.
Though they both lost their battle with cancer, their short time on earth was all about staying positive and making the world a better place.
They each were the definition of being
STRONG & COURAGEOUS.
They embraced life, loved big and will forever be the driving force that keeps us
en-COURAGE-ing fighters and their families.
We are forever thankful for their
lives and inspiration.
Board Members
Justin Graves - President
Michelle Graves - Vice President
Chris Janse - Treasurer
Kiera Henderson - Secretary
Sandra Rhoads
Testimonials
“This music gives our patients that outlet of self-expression, normalization, and the feeling that they can be a kid…it changes their perspective completely.”
— Ashley —
Child Life Specialist
“We were dealt some bad news. Your music was beneficial and healing to us, specifically from the fear that had been instilled in us.”
— Justin —
Father of a Pediatric Patient
“I started to cry and I was feeling healing and hope. It was going to be okay. It brought light into this room. Your music makes a difference in the lives of these hurting children.”
— Karen —
Mother of a Pediatric Patient
I Am Courageous turned what would have been an otherwise ordinary visit to the hospital into a happy memory our patients will remember for a long time, leaving them with the simple but important reminder that they are strong, brave and courageous!
— Anna —
Seacrest Studio D.C.
I want to thank the
I Am Courageous for coming by and singing to my little one. We've been on a tough journey, but your singing and music put a smile on my baby’s face. It was such a sweet and touching moment for my little family.
— Crystal —
Mother of a Pediatric Patient
I Am Courageous offers an interactive, musical experience that our patients and families here in Denver thoroughly enjoy. It’s a family-friendly activity that makes a big impact, creating a positive environment for kids
in the hospital.