{"id":508,"date":"2023-10-17T22:22:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T22:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-usc-dornsife.pantheonsite.io\/hyperbaric\/?page_id=508"},"modified":"2026-03-01T05:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T05:39:22","slug":"chamber-day-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-day-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Chamber Day &amp; Chamber Eve 2026 \u2013 Wed. May 6th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1924\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/CD2026-Poster-03-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/CD2026-Poster-03-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/CD2026-Poster-03-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/CD2026-Poster-03-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/CD2026-Poster-03-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/CD2026-Poster-03-1582x2048.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/CD2026-Poster-03-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Dive into the Cause\u2014Wednesday, May 6, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chamber Day 2026<\/strong>\u00a0is the United States\u2019 largest single-day scuba charity event\u2014and a vital fundraiser for the\u00a0<strong>Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber<\/strong>, ensuring it remains operational\u00a0<strong>24\/7\/365<\/strong>\u00a0to protect the diving community.<\/p>\n<h3><strong data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Our History<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Founded in\u00a0<strong>1974<\/strong>\u00a0with the help of a Los Angeles County grant, the Chamber performed its first treatment a week after opening. By the mid-80s, budget cuts threatened its survival. In\u00a0<strong>1988<\/strong>, when the loss of funding seemed imminent, Roger Hess, owner of Charisma Charters, united the diving community. The first\u00a0<strong>Chamber Day<\/strong>\u00a0raised\u00a0<strong>$15,000<\/strong>, marking the beginning of a lasting tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, financial support has grown:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1990s:<\/strong>\u00a0Passed\u00a0<strong>$50,000<\/strong>\u00a0raised<\/li>\n<li><strong>2006:<\/strong>\u00a0First year to exceed\u00a0<strong>$100,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2021:<\/strong>\u00a0Achieved\u00a0<strong>$150,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2025: $193,320\u00a0<\/strong>raised<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With your help, we hope to cross\u00a0<strong>$200,000<\/strong>\u00a0in 2026!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Get Involved<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Choose your way to participate in this year\u2019s event:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-day\/\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-day\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Chamber Day<\/a>:<\/strong> Enjoy two dives at Catalina and get a 90-minute walking tour of the Chamber.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/flying-dutchman\/\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/flying-dutchman\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">The Flying Dutchman<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Our &#8220;fake&#8221; dive boat, perfect for non-divers or those staying on land.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-challenge\/\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-challenge\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">The Chamber Challenge<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Make a direct donation to support our mission.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-eve\/\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-eve\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Chamber Evening<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Enjoy a sit-down dinner in the Great Hall at the\u00a0<strong>Aquarium of the Pacific<\/strong>\u00a0in Long Beach<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Chamber Evening:<\/strong>\u00a0Live-stream Chamber Evening and watch from the comfort of your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Join the Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mark your calendar for\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, May 6, 2026<\/strong>, and be part of this incredible event. Together, we can support diver safety and secure the future of the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of these Chamber Day pages will \u201cgo live\u201d by March 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ken Kurtis<\/strong>\u00a0(Chairman, Chamber Day\/Eve 2026)<br \/>\n<strong>Karl Huggins<\/strong>\u00a0(Director, USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber)<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0jFziXyUHZALTIG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/03\/signupnow.jpg\" alt=\"Sign Up\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n        \n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--editorial-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div 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href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-eve\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">CHAMBER EVENING<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-challenge\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">CHAMBER CHALLENGE<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/flying-dutchman\/\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">FLYING DUTCHMAN<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/chamber-day-2024-raffle-donors-prizes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">RAFFLE PRIZES<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/hyperbaric\/donate-raffle-prizes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span 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