Attorney and author Mariel Hawley Dávila has raised money for Quiero Sonreír to fund surgeries for Mexican children, paid for oncological treatments for children, worked with women in jail, and promoted health via Mexicanos Activos. She was one of the first to complete the 32 km Los Cabos Open Water Acuarium Swim in 10 hours 14 minutes and pioneered the 34 km Cruce de Bahía de Banderas in 9 hours 14 minutes.