Uzziah Campbell is a 15 year old who, during the outbreak of COVID-19, at age 11, had a vision of helping those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and other illnesses caused by the pandemic. Soon after, he witnessed the death of George Floyd, and several incidents surrounding this injustice. After attending a protest, he decided that he wanted to “calm” the world by bringing light into people’s anxious and fear-ridden dark places.

He felt that candles were the answer because he watched his mother, who was diagnosed with PTSD after 8 years of working in Law Enforcement, use candles, essential oils and other supplements to ease her anxiety and depression symptoms. “She often used essentials oils, aromatherapy and candles to help her relax, stay calm and sleep. She just seemed happier. The light, and the scent, made her feel better,” Uzziah said. He first started making candles to burn at home for his mother, when he finished with home school. He then made candles to send to friends and family. The feedback he received encouraged him to give his candles a name, and start his own company.

In June of 2020, one month after founding his company, Uzziah made a philanthropic contribution of his candles to medical frontline workers and scientific researchers working on a diagnosis, treatment and cure of COVID-19, in Seattle, Washington. He’s a normal kid who loves playing video games and sports. He also has a passion for making other people happy.

As the Founder and CEO of Calm & Cure Candle Co., LLC, established May 7, 2020, Uzziah hopes to be known throughout the world for bringing calm and effecting change.