LifeWaters.org
1519 Big Bill Road
Arnold, MO 63010-1362
March 17, 2020
To All LifeWaters SDI Scubility Divers and SDI Scubility Dive Buddies and Scubility Instructors and Staff,
The LifeWaters Board of Directors met today to discuss the overall implications of the Coronavirus – aka COVID -19 Virus and our travel and dive instruction plans for the next 4-5 months. We have brought together the LifeWater’s Medical Staff for their expertise and input as well as researched many reliable sources.
We have taken into account a variety of issues as they’ve been evolving from the pandemic spread of COVID-19. These include the risk factors, ages of our participants (divers, buddies and instructors), chronic medical conditions, the availability of medical support in remote, out of country locations, the size of the groups involved, the incubation periods, and current restrictions which have been made on our medical staff traveling with us. We’ve also considered everyone’s out of pocket expenses, refunds, as well as the hours of planning and negotiations to just set up the trips, etc. We understand that we would all love to go “blow some bubbles” and forget about the world’s problems, especially COVID-19!
After taking all of that into consideration it is with deep regret that we are cancelling the following activities through June 5, 2020. We sincerely hope not to extend any cancellations beyond that date and the Board of Directors will meet again near the end of April to be updated on this issue in order to determine our future status with regard to our activities.
The following activities are cancelled:
· May 1,2,3 Georgia Aquarium Adaptive Dive Trip
· Milwaukee, WI Discover Scuba with the VA SCI Unit May 8, 9—postponed date tbd
· Bonaire Adaptive Dive Trip May 30-June 8
· All dive training .
o All group dive training
o All 1:1 dive training
· Trout Lodge YMCA Joint Activity
· Other activities that we are involved in such as the PVA National Wheelchair Games in July may also be affected but no information on these have been shared yet.
At this time these are the activities which are still on our calendar:
o Cozumel , August 22-29 Adaptive Dive Trip
o November 6,7, 8 Georgia Aquarium Adaptive Dive Trip
If you’re interested in either of these trips, there is limited space available and of course we also need volunteer buddies, please email jcampbell@lifewaters.org for information . Please know that we have no control over this pandemic or other regulations which may be put into place which would supersede LifeWaters Board of Directors decisions. LifeWaters is making every effort to provide as many of our services as possible while keeping our volunteer staff and divers safe and healthy. Those are the priorities. Please watch our website and our Facebook page and your email for any updates.
Thank you for your patience as we all watch this pandemic evolve and hopefully die out sooner rather than later.
Sincerely,
LifeWaters Board of Directors
1519 Big Bill Road
Arnold, MO 63010-1362
March 17, 2020
To All LifeWaters SDI Scubility Divers and SDI Scubility Dive Buddies and Scubility Instructors and Staff,
The LifeWaters Board of Directors met today to discuss the overall implications of the Coronavirus – aka COVID -19 Virus and our travel and dive instruction plans for the next 4-5 months. We have brought together the LifeWater’s Medical Staff for their expertise and input as well as researched many reliable sources.
We have taken into account a variety of issues as they’ve been evolving from the pandemic spread of COVID-19. These include the risk factors, ages of our participants (divers, buddies and instructors), chronic medical conditions, the availability of medical support in remote, out of country locations, the size of the groups involved, the incubation periods, and current restrictions which have been made on our medical staff traveling with us. We’ve also considered everyone’s out of pocket expenses, refunds, as well as the hours of planning and negotiations to just set up the trips, etc. We understand that we would all love to go “blow some bubbles” and forget about the world’s problems, especially COVID-19!
After taking all of that into consideration it is with deep regret that we are cancelling the following activities through June 5, 2020. We sincerely hope not to extend any cancellations beyond that date and the Board of Directors will meet again near the end of April to be updated on this issue in order to determine our future status with regard to our activities.
The following activities are cancelled:
· May 1,2,3 Georgia Aquarium Adaptive Dive Trip
· Milwaukee, WI Discover Scuba with the VA SCI Unit May 8, 9—postponed date tbd
· Bonaire Adaptive Dive Trip May 30-June 8
· All dive training .
o All group dive training
o All 1:1 dive training
· Trout Lodge YMCA Joint Activity
· Other activities that we are involved in such as the PVA National Wheelchair Games in July may also be affected but no information on these have been shared yet.
At this time these are the activities which are still on our calendar:
o Cozumel , August 22-29 Adaptive Dive Trip
o November 6,7, 8 Georgia Aquarium Adaptive Dive Trip
If you’re interested in either of these trips, there is limited space available and of course we also need volunteer buddies, please email jcampbell@lifewaters.org for information . Please know that we have no control over this pandemic or other regulations which may be put into place which would supersede LifeWaters Board of Directors decisions. LifeWaters is making every effort to provide as many of our services as possible while keeping our volunteer staff and divers safe and healthy. Those are the priorities. Please watch our website and our Facebook page and your email for any updates.
Thank you for your patience as we all watch this pandemic evolve and hopefully die out sooner rather than later.
Sincerely,
LifeWaters Board of Directors
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LifeWaters is a St.Louis based organization and program that is designed to help improve the lives of our Veterans, First Responders, and Civilians including those with mobility impairments. Lifewaters does this by offering discover scuba and scuba certifications through Scuba Diving International (SDI) (Scubility Program) as part of recreational water therapy. The program is ran by dedicated staff volunteers to include SCI therapists, doctors, nurses, veterans and civilians who are passionate about bringing the healing potential of
scuba diving to those who need it most.
LifeWaters offers different services depending on your needs, desires, and skill level. We believe everyone can experience the beauty, serenity, and joy that diving can provide. Whether that is through our amputee scuba diving, disabled veteran scuba diving, or other scuba diving programs. We have the experience and passion to help you succeed. We accept all disabilities.
scuba diving to those who need it most.
LifeWaters offers different services depending on your needs, desires, and skill level. We believe everyone can experience the beauty, serenity, and joy that diving can provide. Whether that is through our amputee scuba diving, disabled veteran scuba diving, or other scuba diving programs. We have the experience and passion to help you succeed. We accept all disabilities.
"It Takes A Village"
Lifewaters Team is made up of Doctors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Recreational Therapists, Nurses, EMT's,
Scubility Dive Buddies, and many volunteers. Join Our Team!
Scubility Dive Buddies, and many volunteers. Join Our Team!
