Dive Chapter
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).
Dillon Cannon Army Specialist Dillon Cannon, guarding a roadside bomb in Iraq, became a sniper casualty. The sniper shot him in the neck, causing quadriplegia. Still an active young man, Dillon looks forward to diving and continue leading a mobile life. Dillion trains with WWDiving in Humble, TX to prepare for the “Brac for More”…
Randal Vandever Corporal Randal Vandever joined the Army in 2005 and retired as a result of his injuries. Ambushed and shot in the arm, to this day, he suffers from nerve damage and limited use of his right arm and hand. However, he continues to look for ways to enjoy the outdoors. Randal trained with…
Kim DeGidio Missing one arm since birth, Kim DeGidio can do more with one hand than most of us can with two. Currently Kim teaches art at the Academy of Choice in Spring Branch ISD. Moreover, she joined the dive pirates for the 2011 “Brac with Friends” trip.
Jane Scott Despite being a victim of polio as a small child, Jane Scott is a family general practitioner in Lubbock, TX. She has limited use of her left side, but with the help of braces and crutches she can navigate any dive boat. In fact, she took to diving on the 2011 trip to…
Richard Massimino Richard Massimino, a US Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom, had many severe injuries that left him unable to walk. Since rehabilitated and recovered, he trained as an Adaptive Buddy with WW Diving in Humble, Texas. Today, he lives with his wife and children. RIchard joined the class of 2010 as the buddy for David…
Alan Bailey Nearly 30 years ago, Alan Bailey suffered an injury. Now, he is a very active grandfather, business man, rugby player and a quadriplegic. However, it never stopped his enjoyment. His wife and two daughters joined him and talked him into wearing this lovely Ethel Merman dive attire.
Latseen Benson Sergeant Latseen Benson, a native Alaskan, served in the US Army as a Sergeant. A roadside bomb took most of both legs. Still active and a great swimmer Latseen naturally takes to scuba diving. He and his wife, Jessica, will be along for many more trips.
Airman Timothy Jones was wounded while serving as a mechanic in the Top Gun program in the Navy. This resulted in a spinal chord injury. He plays quad rugby while also attending college and raising three active children with his wife, Melissa. Tim joined us on part of the Cayman Brac trip in 2008.