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Throughout the year ofPatrick worked tirelessly planning the next jamboree. Funds are raised in conjunction with the annual Diving for Life Scuba Jamboree and distributed to local health-related charities selected by participating Scuba clubs in those communities.

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The proceeds of the event are donated to charitable organizations designated by local dive clubs. It’s not every day you witness sports history that makes your heart swell and your eyes water. Incorporated as a charitable organization in New York State, DFL has been granted c 3 tax exempt status as an organization that uses its funds for charitable purposes.

Ron Castleman and I tearfully left Patrick behind to attend this bittersweet event amidst a sea of our own enthusiasm, fear, and sadness. Two days before we were to leave, Patrick was hospitalized with PCP pneumonia.

Gay scuba diving is : Diving For Life is a tax exempt, not for profit organization that sponsors The International Gay and Lesbian Scuba Jamboree

Patrick had many dreams and those who knew him knew he dreamt in Technicolor with digital Dolby surround sound. One who "lives to dive" can also "dive to live. Patrick anxiously awaited our return and had even purchased a VCR so he could watch the jamboree video the moment we returned.

These dive groups offer peace of mind, camaraderie and a sense of community for marginalized divers and their allies. But when Tom Daley and Greg Louganis – two Olympic diving champions from different eras, connected by both their sport and their identities as gay men – stepped onto the same platform inthat’s exactly what happened.

The amount for each community is based on the number of local club members participating in the Diving for Life event. Perhaps one of the things I admired most about Patrick was his understanding of the importance of leaving a legacy — not just any legacy -— but one which would bring joy to so many participants, while providing support to so many in need.

And luckily, we have a video of that historic event.

We, and representatives of the other five gay and lesbian scuba clubs in attendance, pulled together to form the initial board of directors for Diving for Life. Safety is still a concern for many queer travelers.

Sadly, Patrick never left the hospital, but it was with relief that he did get to see his final dream become a reality. Needless to say, the event was a tremendous success and an extremely emotional one at that. Without the tremendous support, vision, and hard work of the club representatives present, there would be no Diving for Life today.

Diving For Life Financial Summary - By using this website you agree to our Data Protection Policy. As much as it seemed unthinkable to go without him, it was equally unthinkable to not see it through. So join us!