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 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 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, 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 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…
Sean Ryan Petty Officer Sean Ryan had a very successful career in the Navy, spending many of those years in special ops. After leaving the service he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest at point blank range, causing paraplegia. He loves to swim and keeps in shape, a father of three children who strives…
Shawn Thompson In 2010, Shawn Thompson received his motorcycle license. Sliding off the road on his first ride, the accident resulted in paraplegia. He took some scuba in college but never got certified. His wife Nicole supports him as his dive buddy on this new adventure.
Robert Burke Shelton Robert Burke Shelton spent 10 years serving our country in the US Army, deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2003, during a night mission to support ground troops by air, the helicopter he was riding in crashed, breaking is back, leg, ankle, hand…I think you get the picture! Burke is blessed to…
Jimmy Cruz Jimmy Cruz joins us from Lubbock, TX. A natural athlete growing up in West Texas, Jimmy was 16 when a pole vaulting accident caused his paraplegia. Now a lab tech assistant at Family Health Care Associates, Jimmy works with Dr. Jane Scott (DPF recipient of 2010).
Jerry Hamilton Jerry Hamilton starting his military career in 1995, deployed to Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan as a pilot. Eventually, shrapnel from a nearby rocket explosion broke his leg and frayed his sciatic nerve. In fact, his injuries continue to affect his ability to walk. Now enjoying his water therapy, diving will be a natural…