DAD 10th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, August 29, 2026
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Curtis Hotel
1405 Curtis Street
Denver, CO

DAD turns 10!  Join us to celebrate a decade of opening the underwater world to people with physical disabilities, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries — bringing freedom, serenity, and joy through scuba diving.

Reconnect with friends old and new, hear powerful stories from our students about how scuba and the DAD community have changed their lives, and experience the journey through video — above and below the surface.

Tickets

Tickets for the 10th Anniversary Gala are now sold out.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Live Auction

Items included in the live auction are Broncos tickets, a bronze sea turtle coffee table, and four dive trips.

Joseph Quillan Sea Turtle Coffee Table

A limited edition hand cast bronze coffee table sculpture by renowned artist Joseph Quillan.

Broncos Tickets

Two tickets to see the Denver Broncos play the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Oct 15 at 6:15pm.  Section 106, Row 20.

Cayman Brac Trip

A seven night dive package for two people at Cayman Brac Beach Resort with airfare. 

Fiji Trip

A seven night dive package for one person at Volivoli Beach Resort in Fiji.

Roatan Trip

A seven night dive package for two people at the Mayan Princess Dive Resort in Roatan.

Indonesia Trip

A six night dive package for two people at three different Murex Resorts dive destinations in Indonesia.  Your trip can be extended with optional upgrades.

Silent Auction

The silent auction will feature artwork, dive gear, DAD gear, and a variety of gift certificates for experiences, clothing, and food & drink.

There will also be sets of Ali’s wonderful Nudi Coffee Mugs, and Donita’s hand made greeting cards.

 

Rash Guards

This year you’ll have the option to purchase a DAD 10th Anniversary rash guard when you purchase tickets.  There are two designs to choose from.  Colors choices are ice blue and white.

10th Anniversary Design

Dive Boat Design

Menu Options

This year's menu includes three options.

Eggplant Parmesan

Sliced lightly breaded eggplant layered with marinara sauce, parmesan, mozzarella.

Grilled Bone-in Apple Brined Pork Chop

Served with goat cheese potato gratin.

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Served with Yukon mashed potatoes and herb butter.