This is a fundraiser for the survivors of the Nova massacre, via Bella Amar, mother of Eden Hila Harari, a 24-year-old Nova survivor (shown in the photo). Bella has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of trauma—not just on her daughter, but on an entire community. She has seen the nightmares, the panic attacks, the struggle to find a sense of normalcy again.

The 3,600 survivors of the Nova massacre are living in upheaval—many are unable to work, unable to function, trapped in a cycle of fear and anxiety. Their lives were shattered in an instant, and the road to healing is long and uncertain.

As a freediver herself, Bella knows firsthand the profound therapeutic benefits of freediving. It is more than just a sport—it is a lifeline. Freediving teaches breath control, resilience, and how to regulate the nervous system in moments of extreme stress. It offers survivors a way to reclaim their bodies, quiet their minds, and find peace beneath the surface.

With your support, we can help Bella provide this powerful form of healing to those who need it most.

Why Freediving for Nova Survivors?

Freediving is more than just a sport—it’s a powerful tool for healing and rewiring the nervous system. Trauma disrupts the body's balance, keeping survivors in a constant state of fight-or-flight, flooded with adrenaline. This high-alert state drains energy, fuels anxiety, and makes it difficult to process emotions. But in the depths of the ocean, something extraordinary happens: the nervous system resets. As breath slows and the mind sharpens, the parasympathetic nervous system—the body’s natural calming mechanism—takes over, allowing survivors to shift from stress to control, from chaos to calm.

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Both of these costs are heavily discounted from the original fees, for Nova survivors only.

Freediving trains the brain to handle stress through apnea (breath control) and cold water exposure, forcing the body to adapt, strengthen, and regulate adrenaline. This ability doesn’t just apply underwater—it carries over to life on the surface, helping survivors manage triggers, stay grounded in stressful situations, and regain confidence in themselves. Research shows that freediving increases blood flow to the brain and heart, activating the deepest parts of the nervous system and enhancing resilience, cognitive awareness, and emotional stability.

In the quiet of the ocean, trauma begins to release. Survivors don’t just learn to hold their breath—they learn to hold their ground in the face of fear. With every dive, they are not just escaping the past—they are rising toward a future where they are stronger, calmer, and in control.

This is more than therapy. This is transformation. This is healing. This is hope.