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, the community came through with an incredible record-breaking total of $141,980 in Challenge donations. Can we beat that number this year? Let’s aim for a new record!
💙 Want to donate in someone’s honor? You can make a contribution in memory of a loved one or to honor someone special. Donations will be tagged with both your name and the honoree’s name.
💰 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!
Chamber Challenge 2025 Level Donors
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Sherry Griswold Foundation
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Mike Emmerman, Patricia Stockhausen, & TJ Emmerman
Antelope Valley Desert Divers
Glenn Suhd
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In Memory of Dr. Jeff Sipsey (Anonymous)
Cyd Yonker
GALLO (matching grant – Yonker)
In honor of the CCD diving program (John & Nanaz Turney)
Paradise Construction Inc. (James Collins)
Gallileo-Capri
Dr. Susy Horowitz
Maja Vrvilo
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Pacific Wilderness
Stuart Berryhill
Eco Dive Center
In memory of Deanne King (Gary King)
In memory of Roger Hess (Barbara Allen)
SOCDC (South Orange County Dive Club)
Honoring the Chamber’s support of the tech community (Francesco Cameli)
Peter Croke
D.J. Mansfield
D.A.N.
In memory of Terry Hodgkins (AVDD BoD)
Andrew Pilmanis
James Holm, MD
Robert Fenton
In memory of Skip Tucker (Melody Tucker)
D.J. Mansfield (additional)
In memory of Roy Hauser (Barbara Allen)
Reef Seekers Dive Co. -
In Memory of Dr. Lee H. Somers
Doug Lada
Roger Carlson
Gina Boster
Catalina Sea Camp / Catalina Island Marine Institute
In memory of Tom Wetzel (Patti Wetzel)
In honor of the Chamber Crew (Mike Peterson)
Ethan Bush
Don Lake
In honor of Tina Kennedy – District 33 Woman of the Year (Jack Sarrett)
Laurie Powers
Peter Quinones
In memory of Bill Strong (Hal Wells)
In honor of Graham C. Hufford (D.J. Mansfield)
In memory of Jim Cooper (Diana Cooper)
In memory of Skip Tucker (Laura Konowalski)
Mark Stabb
Louis Weisberg
Joe Takahashi
In memory of those lost in the Eaton fire (Thomas Penn)
In memory of Tom Binkley, Steve Binkley, Tom Wetzel, & Fred Vanacore (John Lumb)
Angi & Ron Burkard
CA Diving News / The Scuba Show
Stephen Ryan
In memory of Bill Strong (Vickie Elson & Richard Todd)
Katherine Den Bleyker
James Collins (additional)
Brad Calaway (additional)
Scott Barnes
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In memory of Leon Slavin (Henry Gittler & Lisette Lieberman)
Tabby Stone & Linda Takvorian
Sharon DePriester
Mike Couffer
In honor of K9 DM Tefa (Ted Recupero)
In memory of Da Boy (Robin Wright)
Nicole Duquette
Mark Perlstein
Debbie Miller
Lynn Dodd
Chris Loos
In honor of Mars Brownsen (Anthony Bailey)
In memory of Paul Richard Snitko (Brock Dewey)
Bill Power
Gary Sterling
Chris Cox
Jinghan Zhu
Bert van den Vlekkert
Mark Robman
In memory of Elissa Maclean (Curt Maclean)
Erin Quigley
Martin Berman
Terra Petry
In memory of Lee Somers (Martha Cornell)
Unes Nabipour
Ellen Berman
David Osorio
Jeff Lewis & Michael Salas
Audrey & Marlow Anderson
Lindy Yow
Malibu Divers (Carter Crary & Barbara Gentile)
Keith Urashima
Barbara & David Joyce
In memory of Doug Farnum (Barbara Farnum)
Ron Hench
Bonnie Toth
Craig Singer
Mike Madden
Paul Weers
Jacqueline Tregre
Jens Rubschlager
Wesley Chew
Kevin Augarten
Brad Calaway
Rik Aceves
In memory of Roy Hauser, Truth Aquatics (Jeanne Sleeper)
Anonymous
Bryan Bray
Matt Volk
Jean-Yves Coulead
Adeia match (Coulead)
Tony Kalinowski
Barnacle Busters LGBTQ+ Scuba Club
Carl Felien
Brad Crocker
Matt Levinson
Diana Rainforth
Thomas Sherren
Thomas Mullin
Kathy Kalohi
Sara Ontiveros
Sharkbait Dive Club
Google match (Foo)
In memory of Kip Wagner (Ron Ryan)
Melissa Foo
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Lawrence Schack
Kali Cottingame
Dan & Betty Orr
Catherine Eckley
Deborah Martin
Pfizer macth (Martin)
In memory of Bonnie Cardone (Carol Gross)
Tim Fitzhugh