Group Leaders organize the events under the guidance and leadership of Life Vest Inside. Cooper wore neither the convex mirror or the life vest. Eventually, he was able to inflate his life vest using his teeth. With a life vest, a non-swimmer can river trace as well. In October 2011, Life Vest Inside posted a video called "Kindness Boomerang". The body also had a life vest indicating he was shot while in the water. Also, most importantly, a certified life vest for safety. Life Vest Inside (LVI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit grassroots organization based in New York City.