Joshua Hamilton headshot

Josh Hamilton

Retired Sgt. Joshua Hamilton, US Army   Josh Hamilton knew from a very young age he wanted to serve his country and follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, and uncle, he just never guessed there were going to be so many obstacles in the way to reaching that goal. Diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma as a child, the military…

Marina

18th Annual Trip

Dive Pirates head to Key Largo to Help others Unleash their Inner Pirate  Sharing Adaptive Scuba Diving with 7 New Recipients, Foundation Invites You to Come Along  Celebrating its 18th year of providing adaptive scuba diving to injured military, first responders and others who have lost some of their mobility, the Dive Pirates Foundation introduces…

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Derrick McMillon

Retired Sgt. Derrick McMillon, US Army Sergeant First Class Derrick McMillon is a man who doesn’t like to be slowed down. A former Army Ranger and proud veteran, Derrick has adapted to his injuries well and stays as active as possible. Now, Derrick is taking on a new challenge; scuba diving with the Dive Pirates.…

Cayman Brac Beach Resort Infinity Pool

16th Annual Trip

Shake off the cold by planning your 2020 Adventure with Dive Pirates’ 16th Annual Trip We invite divers, non-divers, families, and friends to take in this 16th annual trip. A trip that celebrates the human spirit.     The Dive Pirates Foundation eagerly releases this year’s 16th annual trip taking people with disabilities scuba diving…

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Kelly Talamantes

Kelly Talamantes No one can slow down Kelly Talamantes of Fort Worth. Moving from Florida with her husband and two children, they were well settled until one night in April of 2017. Returning home from an evening out, a young driver turned in front of, and struck, Kelly and her husband. The resulting collision sent…

Shane Crider in short and tie

Brandon “Shane” Crider

Brandon “Shane” Crider Brandon “Shane” Crider had a rough start from the beginning. His mother passed away when he was only 6. Thus, leaving him in the alternating care of his father and grandparents. From early on, he developed a strong work ethic and a mentality of, “If I don’t do it, it won’t get…

Brendan Downes Adaptive Diver Dallas TX

Brendan Downes

Brendan Downes Brendan Downes has always been active. Early on, he learned his Spina Bifida did not define him nor his desire to be active. When he started using a wheelchair in 4th grade, he joined wheelchair basketball. He went on to play for University of Arizona. He tried scuba at camp and realized it was…

Danny Fik Adaptive Diver Fort Worth TX

Danny Fik

Danny Fik Danny Fik was born with spina bifida with tethered cord syndrome. He had to undergo multiple surgeries to free his spinal column to allow growth. The last surgery was not successful, and he began to use a wheelchair for mobility fulltime at age 13. Little did the world know, he would use that…