Jean Paul Lauren

Jean Paul Lauren Jean Paul Lauren, “JP” served in the United States Air Force in the 1970’s working in intelligence. Injured in 2006 while skydiving, he sustained multiple injuries causing paraplegia. Before his accident JP was a PADI certified open water diver and he’s thrilled to have the chance to try it again. He’s enjoyed…

Melissa Veale

Melissa Veale Melissa Veale works in the Spinal Cord Damage Research Center located at the Bronx VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. As a teenager Melissa was enjoying a day in the park when she fell from the top of a gazebo. The fall caused a spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia. Looking forward to…

Charles Davis Dive Pirate recipient 2016

Charles Davis

When Charles Davis was 21 years old he was in a motorcycle accident, causing incomplete paralysis.  Referred to as tetraplegia, he can use leg braces to get around short distances and needs a wheelchair when not at home. Charles runs the office for his business with his brother, an electrician. Their other passion is guns,…