Shepherd Center Takes A Journey with the Gentle Giants

On October 18, 2011, the Dive Immersion Program, supported by Dive Ops hosted the Shepherd Center for a Swim for six Spinal cord injured individuals. The injuries of the group included paraplegia and quadriplegia. The Swim serves as part of their rehabilitation process in collaboration with the Shepherd Center Therapeutic Recreation Department. 

These individuals enjoyed the freedom of the aquatic environment and the ability to swim in an environment with Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Sand Tiger Sharks and more.  This experience proves that even with a severe injury, people can and do enjoy adventurous activities. The fantastic staff from the Shepherd Center handled all the logistics in getting the individuals prepared to take on the challenge of participating in the Journey with the Gentle Giants at the Georgia Aquarium.