As the summer heats up, so should your efforts to Go PRO and take advantage of the opportunity to win $10,000 US in the PADI 2009 Go PRO Challenge Testimonial Contest. All you need to do to participate is get a PADI professional rating (Divemaster or above) before 30 September, 2009 and send in your home video or captioned photo about why you decided to Go PRO. As the summer heats up, so should your efforts to Go PRO and take advantage of the opportunity to win $10,000 US in the PADI 2009 Go PRO Challenge Testimonial Contest. The person who submits the most passionate testament to life as a PADI Pro wins the $10,000 US! Watch the $10,000 winner from last year. You can also participate in the Go PRO Challenge Rating Contest. Visit your local PADI Dive Center or Resort to get started, or read all about it at www.padi.com/gpc.
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