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Courtney Mazzola Courtney Mazzola has been blind since birth, and perceives some movement and light. She loves the ocean and can’t wait to feel the open space of underwater. She never even thought about diving until friend and dive pirate Michael Malarsie convinced her to give it a try. Now she can’t wait!
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…
A ray of sunshine, Rio Popper is completely blind due to retinoblastoma. Her parents love diving, and Rio really took to her “try scuba” with our Northern California Chapter. She really looks forward to diving.
Mitch Green Born without sight, Mitch Green possess a thrill for life a supportive family. He is a challenge to keep up with. Married with four children, Mitch works as a computer technician. He wanted to try scuba diving as another dimension of adventure into the unknown.