News Splash! ❤️ Diveheart Weekly Update

We’re thrilled to kick off this issue with some incredible news about The Legend of the Statue—it’s been recognized with multiple awards and selections, and we can’t wait to share more with you!

Don’t forget to share our newsletter with others to help us spread Diveheart’s mission far and wide. And make sure you check out the launch of our new segment, Tinamarie’s Tidal Talk, where Diveheart’s Executive Director, Tinamarie Hernandez, shares inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and more. Let’s dive in!

"The Legend of the Statue" Continues to Make Waves!

Diveheart’s powerful documentary, The Legend of the Statue, has been honored with the Best Director, Short Documentary award at the 2026 CineParis Film Festival! This inspiring film has also been named an Official Selection for both the Best Shorts Competition, Venice Shorts, and the International Christian and Music Festival ,further cementing its impact in the world of adaptive diving and storytelling.

Celebrate this incredible achievement and watch the film that’s captivating audiences worldwide!

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Tinamarie’s Tidal Talk

Introducing Tinamarie’s Tidal Talk, a monthly series from Diveheart’s Executive Director, Tinamarie Hernandez, featuring inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and other fun updates in our weekly newsletter!

Inspired by Diveheart: Students Develop Adaptive Scuba Tech

Let's dive into this month's Tidal Talk!

Earlier this month, we were contacted by a school group from the United Arab Emirates participating in the FIRST Lego League Challenge, an international competition organized by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) for elementary and middle school students. This year’s theme was Underwater Communication, and the team, aptly named Pelagic Pioneers, was inspired by Diveheart’s mission to serve people with disabilities.

To make underwater communication more inclusive, they proposed using throat vibrations instead of traditional microphones and integrating speech-to-text displays to assist adaptive divers. Before the competition, Jim and I connected with them through a video presentation to help them better understand the challenges faced by adaptive divers. We were incredibly impressed by their work and deeply humbled that our mission inspired them. We were thrilled to hear that they won!

Until next time, keep making waves!

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