Freedom Dive Foundation
Helping U.S. Veterans & Public Safety professionals cope with PTSD & anxiety through therapeutic diving activities.
Our Story
Two years ago, three friends were sitting on a boat during a surface interval between dives. We started talking about how much fun we had while diving & spearfishing. The conversation continued to involve health benefits and the desire to clear your head with simply 45 minutes of “bubble time”.
With the red, white, & blue flying high above the fishing vessel, we decided to take our passion of diving and impart our collective experience and knowledge in an effort to help those who really needed that clarity as much as we did.
A year later, Freedom Dive Foundation was born! Bryan Anger, a professional NFL punter, drove his next play to the veterans and public safety realm to organize SCUBA certification for those suffering from PTSD and social anxiety.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To restore life through nature’s most valuable resource.
Vision
Water therapy for our military veterans and public safety professionals through dive healing, focused on conservation of our oceans and waterways.
Purpose
- • Ocean conservation & education
- • Helping Veterans cope with stress
- • Restorative water therapy
- • Veterans helping Veterans
Board of Directors
Bryan Anger
Founder / President
NFL Punter & Certified SCUBA Diver. Bryan uses his platform to support Veterans & Public Safety officials.
Wally Endres
Vice President
Safety Services Coordinator & SCUBA Instructor. Wally oversees all training and safety within our programs.
Natalie Anger
Treasurer / Secretary
Ensuring the foundation's mission is supported with transparency and integrity.
How to Help
Sponsor a Certification
It takes about $600 to offer the Open Water SCUBA certification FREE OF CHARGE to those who meet the criteria.
- • eLearning Codes & Materials
- • Air Fills & Equipment Rental
- • Resort & Water Entry Fees
- • Liability & Insurance
The Circle of Life
We teach qualifying Veterans and public safety officials to the highest level of SCUBA certification desired, who can then volunteer their time to instruct their peers.
Contact Us
Based in Tampa, Florida.
Please reach out to us with any questions about our vetting process or programs.