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Help Laps of Love support Diveheart
14. September 2010 by MSchirmacher.
While diving with S.T.A.R.S. this weekend at Haigh I had the chance to speak to a few of the Diveheart members that were present. They told me about a fund raising event they are doing and I thought I would pass it on to all of the S.T.A.R.S. members. Take a look and if you are interested in helping please contact them.
Diveheart is a not-for profit organization that focuses on teaching people with
disabilities and wounded veterans to scuba dive. My name is Jeffrey Urbahn, and
my dad and I are active with Diveheart. We are both buddy divers, allowing us to
take people with disabilities diving. Diveheart’s main mission is to build
confidence and independence in children and adults with disabilities. It is a truly
life-changing experience for the participants. These individuals are often told they
can’t do things. Now they can do something most of their able-bodied friends
can’t. Our goal at Laps of Love is to raise money for Diveheart. We will swim laps
in a pool for flat and per-lap donations. Money raised will go to Diveheart for
gear, trips, and life-changing opportunities. By donating some of your time to
Laps of Love you will be changing people’s lives. Scuba diving gives people with
disabilities self esteem and self confidence. There is no gravity underwater so
some physically-challenged participants gain new mobility in the water. The
participants learn new skills and in some cases even get job opportunities.
Participants look at diving in a new light after diving. Please help us. I have always
believed that the definition of time is not what time our clock says, but how much
time we have left to make a difference. Well, it’s your time; help make a big
difference in someone’s life! Come swim with us. It will feel great.
If you want to make a difference, contact me at: jurbahn@frontier.com
The event will be held at: The Sandwich Best Western Timber Creek
Time: 1-4 PM Registration starts at noon
Date: Sunday, September 26
Swimmers under 18 need waiver signed by legal guardian
Please bring sponsor sheets to the event.
Contact me for waivers, sponsor sheets, and flyers.
Visit us at Diveheart.org
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