Lily Brasch posing confidently by the pool before her Guinness World Record swim, ready to make history.
Lily Brasch posing in the water after completing her Guinness World Record swim, celebrating her historic achievement.
Adaptive athlete Lily Brasch mid-swim, breaking barriers and achieving a Guinness World Record.

Making Waves: Lily B's Guinness World Record Swim on Physical Independence Day

Take a glimpse into the 2nd Annual Physical Independence Day on March 6th, 2024, in New York, New York, USA, where Lily Brasch made history as she swam for a Guinness World Record and achieved the fastest 25 m swim (MP4) (female) is 36.80 seconds.

Photo Credits: Vaccariello

A close-up of Lily Brasch swimming during her Guinness World record-breaking swim.
Lily Brasch swimming to achieve a Guinness World Record, inspiring resilience and breaking barriers as a disability advocate.
Lily Brasch preparing at the poolside for her Guinness World Record swim, demonstrating focus and determination.
Lily Brasch smiling beside the pool, inspiring others with her determination to achieve a Guinness World Record.
Lily Brasch leaning on the pool’s edge, reflecting on her incredible achievement after completing her Guinness World Record swim.
Lily Brasch diving into the water to start her record-breaking swim attempt.
Close-up of Lily Brasch resting in the pool after finishing her record-breaking swim, showcasing her strength and perseverance.
Lily Brasch posing confidently at NYFW, inspiring others as a trailblazer in inclusive fashion.
Lily Brasch getting styled and dressed backstage, embodying confidence and anticipation ahead of her NYFW debut.
Lily Brasch striking a confident pose in her NYFW outfit, redefining beauty standards and inspiring inclusivity.
Lily Brasch walking the runway at New York Fashion Week, making history as a model with Muscular Dystrophy.

NYFW 2023

Lily Brasch made history at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2023, stunning audiences and raising awareness as the first model with Muscular Dystrophy to walk the runway unassisted at NYFW. Her inspirational runway walk captivated the global fashion world, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and resilience.

Photo Credits: Hilary Phelps

Lily Brasch, disability advocate and adaptive athlete, smiling confidently.
Lily Brasch having her makeup done backstage before her historic NYFW runway walk, preparing to make fashion history.
Lily Brasch smiling backstage at New York Fashion Week 2023, celebrating her groundbreaking moment in fashion.
Lily Brasch showcasing her final makeup look backstage, ready to shine on the NYFW runway.

Lily B getting her makeup done before the NYFW '23 show.

Lily Brasch walking on the NYFW runway, making history as the first model with Muscular Dystrophy to walk unassisted.
Lily Brasch featured in TODAY, highlighting her achievements as an advocate and model.

Lily B shined brightly on a Times Square billboard during NYFW '23, symbolizing her impact and the powerful message of inclusivity and strength.

Photo Credit: Sergio Photography

Portrait of Lily Brasch, an adaptive athlete and motivational speaker inspiring inclusion and empowerment globally.
The audience applauds as Lily Brasch completes her runway walk, marking a historic moment in NYFW.
A wide shot of Lily Brasch on the runway, captivating the audience with her poise and determination.

Lily B rose from her wheelchair and walked the runway at New York Fashion Week for the South Asian brand Randhawa.

Lily B rose from her wheelchair and walked the runway at New York Fashion Week for the South Asian brand Randhawa.
Lily Brasch posing backstage at New York Fashion Week in a stunning outfit, showcasing her style and groundbreaking achievement.

Lily B with New York Fashion Week MC Farid Khan preparing for her walk on the runway.

A behind-the-scenes photo of Lily Brasch with her sisters, celebrating her achievement as the first model with Muscular Dystrophy to walk unassisted.
Lily Brasch starting her climb up Camelback Mountain, determined to overcome physical challenges.
Lily Brasch reaching the summit of Camelback Mountain, declaring it Physical Independence Day.
Lily Brasch climbing the rocky terrain of Camelback Mountain, showcasing her strength and perseverance.
Lily Brasch navigating a steep trail on Camelback Mountain, showcasing determination and focus.
Lily Brasch climbing Camelback Mountain, defying expectations as an adaptive athlete and trailblazer.

"MY EVEREST" 2022

Lily B's "My Everest" mountain climb was a triumph and success! Lily B, the Born to Prove team and supporters from far and near united to climb Camelback Mountain bringing awareness to Muscular Dystrophy and declaring March 6th as "Physical Independence Day."

Photo Credits: Born To Prove Team Members

Lily Brasch scaling a rocky incline on Camelback Mountain, pushing beyond physical limits to achieve greatness.
Lily Brasch smiling midway through her climb, demonstrating her courage and trailblazing spirit.
A close-up of Lily Brasch gripping the rocks as she ascends Camelback Mountain, defying expectations.
Lily Brasch taking a step forward on Camelback Mountain, determined to reach the summit against all odds.
Lily Brasch raising her arms triumphantly at the top of Camelback Mountain, declaring it Physical Independence Day.
Physical Independence Day

Upon reaching her summit (2,000 feet elevation), Lily Brasch officially proclaimed March 6th “Physical Independence Day” by placing a banner in the ground.

Moving forward, Lily B hopes that we can universally observe March 6th as a day to celebrate the human spirit and recognize those who are dealing with physical conditions that strive to be independent, and appreciate those who are assisting them to achieve their goals. It is significant to note that Lily B has limited mobility and uses a wheelchair.

Graphic Design Credit: Designs By Lili Rose

Lily Brasch’s climb up Camelback Mountain, a testament to her message of overcoming obstacles that she shares in keynote speeches.
Lily Brasch smiling brightly during her climb down Camelback Mountain, radiating confidence and joy as she embraces the challenge.
Lily Brasch pausing for a moment during her climb, taking in the breathtaking view of Camelback Mountain.
"I lift weights to empower others, climb mountains to inspire, and create movies to demonstrate that what once seemed impossible can be achieved." - Lily Brasch
Lily Brasch scaling Camelback Mountain, showing her determination to achieve the extraordinary.
Adaptive athlete and public speaker Lily Brasch scaling Camelback Mountain, delivering a powerful message of perseverance and inclusion.
Lily Brasch carefully climbing a rocky section of Camelback Mountain, inspiring others with her strength and courage.
Lily Brasch climbing Camelback Mountain, sharing her inspiring journey as a motivational speaker and advocate for breaking barriers.
Lily Brasch smiling during her climb on Camelback Mountain, embracing the joy of overcoming challenges.
Lily Brasch climbing Camelback Mountain, a story she shares during her motivational speaking events to inspire audiences.
Lily Brasch sharing her journey on set for the Die-Strong documentary, promoting advocacy and inclusion.
Lily Brasch with the production team during the filming of the Born to Prove documentary.

BEHIND THE SCENES
FILMING
DOCUMENTARIES

Behind the scenes with Lily B, her parents, and the Born To Prove team during the filming of the upcoming powerful and inspiring documentary "Die-Strong" featuring Lily B's "My Everest" climb up Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Candid shot of Lily Brasch filming "Born to Prove," offering a glimpse into the making of her inspirational story.
Lily Brasch preparing for her "My Everest" journey, showcasing her dedication to overcoming physical and mental challenges.
Lily Brasch alongside Zion Clark, celebrating adaptive athletes and breaking societal norms.
Lily Brasch with Tom Jones, her trainer and Quitproof founder, celebrating their journey of breaking barriers together.
Behind-the-scenes of Lily Brasch training for "My Everest," showcasing the journey that captivates media and event organizers.
Lily Brasch training with Zion Clark, sharing insights and promoting disability advocacy.
Lily Brasch with India Eisley, daughter of Olivia Hussey, connecting during the filming of the 'Die-Strong' documentary.
Adaptive athlete and motivational speaker Lily Brasch training for "My Everest," offering unique insights for panel discussions and media features.

PREPARATION FOR
MOUNTAIN CLIMB

In February 2022, during Lily B's training and preparation for 'My Everest,' Lily B met with Zion Clark, India Eisley, and Olivia Hussey, in Los Angeles, California to exchange insights and support.

Lily Brasch preparing for "My Everest," a journey she recounts in interviews to inspire resilience and promote inclusion.
Lily Brasch with Golden Globe winner Olivia Hussey, who narrates the Die-Strong documentary.

Lily B pictured with Golden Globe winner and film icon, Olivia Hussey. Olivia Hussey will be narrating Lily B's inspirational upcoming documentary film, "Die-Strong."

Lily Brasch on stage at a bodybuilding competition, redefining fitness with Muscular Dystrophy.

BODYBUILDING COMPETITION

In 2021, Lily Brasch showcased her strength and determination as she competed and spoke at the Bluegrass Kentucky Bodybuilding Competition.

Lily Brasch competing at the Bluegrass Kentucky Bodybuilding Competition, showcasing her dedication and strength.
Lily Brasch proudly holding her award from the bodybuilding competition, celebrating her achievement as an adaptive athlete and motivational figure.
Zion Clark congratulating Lily Brasch after her inspiring speech and performance at a bodybuilding competition, celebrating her achievements as an adaptive athlete.
Lily Brasch training for a bodybuilding competition, demonstrating her dedication as an adaptive athlete and advocate for breaking barriers.