Chamber Challenge 2026

Each year, the SoCal diving community comes together to raise critical funds for our Chamber through the Chamber Challenge. These donations play a vital role in keeping our Chamber operational and contribute a significant portion of the total funds raised during Chamber Day & Eve.

How It Works

It’s simple: Make a donation and challenge your friends and fellow divers to do the same!

Last year was an out-of-this-world incredible effort, with $140,241 in Challenge donations, so we’ve got our work cut out for us. Can we set a new record??? Also remember that donations can be made in someone’s honor/memory. They’ll be tagged with the honoree’s name as well as yours as the donor.

Employer Matching Grants: If your company offers a donation matching program, most Chamber Challenge contributions qualify!

Donation Levels

While contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated, we offer tiered recognition levels:

✔ Bronze – $100
✔ Silver – $500
✔ Gold – $1,000
✔ Platinum – $5,000
✔ Diamond – $10,000
✔ Chamborium – $15,000+

Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Chamborium donors receive special recognition from our Chamber for their generosity. Contributions can come from individuals, dive clubs, shops, boats, publications, and other organizations. Groups may also combine donations to reach a higher tier.

How to Donate

Online: Click the SIGN UP NOW link below
By Phone: Call (310) 652-4990 (also for donation questions)
Payment Options: We accept cash, checks, and credit cards

Your generosity keeps our Chamber running 24/7/365. Help us protect the dive community and set a new fundraising record—donate today!

Sherry Griswold Foundation
MN Emmerman & PA Stockhausen Foundation Inc.

Don Banas

Glenn Suhd

Antelope Valley Desert Divers
Sherry Griswold Foundation

In Memory of Dr. Jeff Sipsey (Anonymous)

In memory of Dr. Roy & Linda Houston (Dr. Susy Horowitz)

Cyd Yonker

GALLO (matching grant – Yonker)

Cathleen Smithwick
Stuart Berryhill
Pacific Wilderness
In memory of Ron Beltramo (Jeremey & Marlo Wolf Family Fund)
In memory of Bill Strong, Hollywood Divers (Hal Wells)
In loving memory of Skip Tucker (Melody Tucker)
Ethan Bush
James Collins
In memory of Mike Steele (David Mansfield)
Peter Croke
In memory of Ron Beltramo (Stephen & Laura Ryan)
Robert Fenton
SOCDC
D.A.N.
Andrew Pilmanis
James Holm
In memory of diving friends no longer with us (John Lumb)
Reef Seekers
SoCal Public Safety Diving Teams
In Memory of Dr. Lee H. Somers
Richard Miller
In memroy of Leon Slavin (Henry Gittler & Lisette Lieberman)
Roger Carlson
In memory of Tom Wetzel (Tabby Stone & Linda Takvorian)
Laurie Powers
Don Lake
Katy & Tom Burns
In memory of Joe Baclawski (David Carver)
Sharon DePriester
Sean Eckley
Brad Crocker
In memory of Deanne King (Gary King)
James Collins (additional)
Peter Quinones
In memory of Tom Wetzel (Patti Wetzel)
Mark Windham
Mark Stabb
Brad Calaway
Mike Peterson
Doug Lada
Grey Owl Consulting (Mike Couffer)
In memory of Ron Beltramo (Katherine Den Bleyker)
Honroring Devanne Burbano and Jim McDougal (Maria Wunderlich)
Thomas Penn
Drew Richardson
Rork Media / The Scuba Show
Louis Weisberg
In memory of Skip Tucker (Laura Konowalski)
Signature Scuba Divers (club)
Scott Barnes
Jeanne Sleeper
Cindy Shaw
Mark Perlstein
Rebekah Halpern
In memory of Umi Hoshijima (Steven Rupp)
Leidos (matching grant – Rupp)
Brock Dewey
Martin Golden
Allen Hogue
Gina Boster
In memory of Da Boy, Daniel Wright (Robin Wright)
Chris Loos
Susan Harris
Liz Cardone
Rik Aceves
Dan Zinsmeyer
Bonnie Toth
In memory of Mars Brownsen and Matt Cahill (Anthony Bailey)
Ellen Berman
Unes Nabipour
Barnacle Busters LGBTQ+ Scuba Club
Tony Hanna
Roz Wolpert
Matt Levinson
In memory of Grady Scallon (Thomas Mullin)
Jay Wilson
In memory of William H. Ginsburg (David Ginsburg)
Mark Deakins
In memory of Grady Scallon (from pre-COVID AOP dive team 2C)
Marlow & Audrey Anderson
In memory of Renaldo Van Der Westhizen (Jesse Mandel)
Mike Madden
Craig Wood
Gary Sterling
In memory of Mark Metler (Jeff Reeb)
Bob & Laura Mosqueda
Craig Singer
Jeff Lewis & Michael Salas
Lionel Galway & Susan Tritt
In memory of Arno Dienhart (Karen Dienhart)
Martin Berman
Paul Weers
Diana Rainforth
Devanne Burbano
Kathy Kalohi
Catherine Eckley
Sharkbait Dive Club
Kevin Augarten
David Osorio
David Hilton
Honoring Chamber Staff & Volunteers (Jack Sarrett)
Sandra Stewart
Michelle Hoalton
In memory of Ron Beltramo (Laura Konowalski)
Cheryl Tinney
In memory of Grady Scallon (Terry Moore)
Aaron Kissel
Franziska Wegner
Thomas Arklie
Jean-Yves Couleaud
In memory of Steve Bearish (Skip Abelson)
In loving memory of Jim Cooper (Diana Cooper)
Terra Petry
Bert van den Vlekkert
In memory of Grady Scallon (AoP Dive Office)
In memory of John Harding (Sarah Harding)
Barbara Farnum
Xinying Guo
Dan & Betty Orr
Lawrence Shack
In memory of Bill Strong (Easton)
Nancy Caruso
In memory of Peter Chiang (Denise Chiang)
Anonymous
William Edman
In memory of Bonnie Cardone (Carol Gross)
Bryan Bray