Marvin “Don” DeLong III is a Houston-raised USMC veteran whose service was cut short by a severe Lisfranc injury and years of chronic pain that followed. Now, through the Dive Pirates Foundation, Don is pursuing adaptive scuba diving for relief, camaraderie, and the freedom of weightlessness underwater.
“Being part of the Dive Pirates Foundation,” Brittney says, “means reclaiming strength, purpose, and peace one dive at a time.”
Located in the vibrant Occoquan Historic District of Northern Virginia, Patriot Diving is more than just a dive shop—it’s a community where adventure, passion, and inclusivity come together.
Scuba by Design is a California Dive center affiliated with both PADI and the Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA).
Davy Jones Explorers is a scuba diving training organization that is a proud chapter of the Dive Pirates Foundation, utilizing the latest adaptive dive training techniques from the RAID dive training agency. They are located in the Greater Houston Area.
After a childhood accident, Omaha’s Mark Fitzpatrick discovers renewed freedom and purpose through adaptive scuba diving with the Dive Pirates Foundation.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Nevada businessman and Shriner Bill Mowery dives into new possibilities through adaptive scuba and community service.
Adaptive athlete and former Team USA baseball player Shelby Estocado takes her drive from the field to the ocean through adaptive scuba diving.
