Ron Cantagallo
Ron Cantagallo Retired Corporal, USMC, Ron Cantagallo served as a Marine in the armed forces. A trained paratrooper, scheduled to deploy to Vietnam, struck by a car accident causing paraplegia. Ron’s brother will be his dive buddy.
John Kennedy
John Kennedy Retired US Army Specialist, John Kennedy, proudly served in the United States Army. In 2004, doctors diagnosed him with multiple sclerosis. He works very hard to keep his mobility, using a walker or cane when possible, and a power chair to reserve strength on outings. John’s wife Bridgett is training to be John’s…
Damien Davis
Damien Davis Staff Sergeant Damien Davis dedicated 16 years to the US Army. He worked as a truck driver in Korea, to a recruiter in Alaska, to a tour in Kuwait. Now, he’s working through the effects of Buerger’s disease. The loss of circulation to arms and legs due to inflammation in the arteries. With…
Michael Malarsie
Michael Malarsie Senior Airman Michael Malarsie, still active duty in the air force, serves in San Antonio, TX. While on foot patrol in Iraq, an IED blasted him off a bridge and into the water. Michael lost his sight and suffered some shrapnel injuries. In honor of those in his patrol that died that day…
Stephen Evans
Stephen Evans Stephen Evans was a medic serving in Iraq when a fellow soldier stepped on an EFP. Evans suffered from the impact. In fact, the shrapnel injured his left leg and face, leaving him with a frozen ankle and locked foot. He strives to be active and hopes to enjoy scuba thanks to the…
Bryan Estvanko
Bryan Estvanko Bryan Estvanko just finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, about to start is Master’s Degree, when he crashed his dirt bike. The accident resulted in him an becoming an incomplete paraplegic. Four years later, Bryan completed his Masters in Structural Engineering. Currently, he works for the Army Corp of Engineers in New…
Jason Geiser
Jason Geiser Jason Geiser spent nine years in the US Navy, spending time as an Interior Communications Electrician while at sea. Also, as a teacher of survival school he spent time stateside. After leaving the military, in 2008, he became a police officer. Unfortunately, a motorcycle accident caused his paraplegia.
Victoria Henderson
Victoria Henderson In short, Victoria Henderson, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at eight years old, lives with some limited range of motion. Just completing pharmaceutical school, she sees no barriers in her life.
Vincent Litwinowicz
Vincent Litwinowicz Vincent Litwinowicz, diagnosed with MS eight years ago, now depends on his wheelchair as the major source of mobility. He looks forward to diving with his best friend since Kindergarten. They never thought they could enjoy a sport like Scuba together.
Matthew Pundyk
Matthew Pundyk Army Specialist Matthew Pundyk served in the US Army for more than 3 years. Currently, he serves as a Calvary scout and a dismount team leader. While serving in Afghanistan, he stepped on an IED. He lost his left leg, the hearing in his left ear and suffered shrapnel damage to his right…