Ben has spent years diving into rivers and oceans to reunite people with lost wedding rings, phones, and jewelry—asking nothing in return. Now, after a freak accident destroyed all his gear, he needs our help to get back to helping others.

If you’ve ever lost something precious—your wedding ring, your phone, a piece of jewelry with deep meaning—you know the sinking feeling in your chest. For years, when people in our community have felt that heartbreak, there’s been one person they could call: Ben.

Ben is more than just a treasure hunter and water finder—he’s an extraordinary human being who has spent countless hours diving into rivers, oceans, and lakes to reunite people with their most cherished belongings. He doesn’t just do this for fun—he does it because he genuinely cares. Time and again, Ben has given people back their memories, their symbols of love, their connection to family history.

Watch Ben in action helping Maddie & Ben Find Their wedding ring

Watch Ben find a phone full of precious memories for a stranger

What makes Ben even more special is that he does this in addition to his day job. He uses his rare skills not just to make a living cleaning up underwater sites, but to serve his community, asking for nothing in return except the joy of seeing someone’s face light up when the impossible is found.

But right now, Ben needs us.

Through a bizarre and devastating accident involving pigs running through the space he was staying, all of Ben’s specialized equipment was destroyed. Without it, he cannot continue his work. His livelihood has been taken from him, and so has his ability to give others back what they thought was lost forever.

This fundraiser is to help Ben replace his equipment so he can get back to doing what he does best—restoring memories, cleaning up our waters, and giving hope to people when they thought there was none.

If Ben has ever helped you—or if you believe the world needs more people like him—please consider donating. Every dollar will help him get back in the water, back to work, and back to helping the community he has given so much to.

Thank you for standing with Ben.