Diveheart, a nonprofit whose mission is to build confidence, independence and self-esteem in the lives of children, adults and veterans with disabilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities, has been featured in Rotary International Magazine.
Article excerpt:
“More than a dozen scuba divers dot the pool’s turquoise waters, swimming in groups of threes and fours in dark wetsuits and face masks. Excited chatter, splashing, and the occasional squeal of delight pierce the humid, chlorine-scented air, a contrast to the frigid conditions outside on this January morning.
To the uninformed observer, the people in the pool at a high school in suburban Chicago are indistinguishable from one another. But Jim Elliott, a member of theRotary Club of Downers Grove, Illinois, knows the different groups, and why they’re here: the instructors who are leading the sessions, the dive buddies serving as safety companions, and the rookie divers, who are learning to navigate deep waters with autism, brain injuries, paralysis, and other conditions. Some family members, too, are learning to dive. They’re all gathered for a monthly open pool session hosted by Diveheart, a nonprofit that Elliott founded that teaches people with disabilities using an approach known as adaptive diving…” click here to continue reading.
Diveheart doesn’t discriminate…we help children, veterans and others with disabilities….regardless of their physical, cognitive or financial abilities. We would love to partner with you as your charity of choice or promote a fundraiser you host on Diveheart’s behalf. Please contact Executive Director, Tinamarie Hernandez at tinamarie.hernandez@diveheart.org to begin our partnership.
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