I haven’t met Jim Elliott of Diveheart yet but we plan to meet soon for a cup of coffee at my favorite coffee shop in Lantana. I heard about Jim after a walk across the bridge and through the Nature Preserve in Lantana. It was a hot, sweaty...
Palm Beach Fundraiser benefits Diveheart programs in south Florida...
After seeing how much snow skiing helped boost the self-esteem of his daughter, who is legally blind, Jim Elliott decided to use his sport of choice — scuba diving — to help others with illnesses and disabilities. Through Diveheart, which he founded in 2001, Elliott...
Jordan Thomas was uncertain about his first scuba diving class at The Centre of Elgin’s pool, said his parents, Steve and Gina Thomas. Just before getting into the water, he started asking his dad if he really had to go in. But right after he got...
Jim Elliott, President and Founder of Diveheart, is presented with the Humanitarian of the Year award, by West Suburban Philanthropic Network. Please click here to read the full article or download a PDF copy here. 01-...
Marine Veteran Terry Thomas was injured in Iraq eight years ago. Saturday June 15th Terry escaped the confines of his wheel chair and stood up for the first time since his injury with the help of Diveheart volunteers. "I couldn't take my eyes off my...
Alex Calvo is an Army veteran who is quadriplegic as the result of an accident. Alex finds that scuba diving gives him great mobility as well as freedom from pain. His story appeared in California Diver magazine, and there's a video about Alex called “Free...