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!

 

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Chamber Challenge 2026 Level Donors

  • 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