The Team
People who've been through the water, helping others find their way out.
Founders
Dewey Gaedcke
Founder, Donor, Survivor
After experiencing a profound personal transformation, Dewey discovered tools for growth and healing that he never knew existed—and that the establishment clearly didn't want him to find. Rather than keeping those tools to himself, he's dedicated his life to making them accessible to others who are stuck in the same water he once was. Through Thrive Grant, he wants to give people what he received: a fighting chance.
Matt Ball
Founder, Former U.S. Army Enlisted & Officer, Lived Experience
Matt served in the United States Army in both enlisted and officer ranks, where he learned the value of discipline, leadership, and decisive action.
Later, he faced a personal health crisis that the system could not solve. Despite working with more than a dozen medical experts and scoring at the highest levels on psychological evaluations, he was losing his memory and could not find answers. He knows what it is like to feel uncertain, to question his place in his own family, and to wonder if things will ever improve.
He also knows what it is like to receive real help at the lowest point and begin again. That experience drives his commitment to Thrive Grant: helping others cut through the confusion, find what actually works, and get access to the support they deserve.
Board Members
Board formation in progress
We're assembling a board committed to mission over optics.
Advisory Board
Advisory board forming
We're connecting with credentialed allies who believe in our mission.
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