Stay-Focused

Stay-Focused offers a unique, transformational learning experience to disabled teens and young adults

Stay-Focused offers a once in a lifetime experience in which we invite teens and young adults with disabilities to Grand Cayman with the opportunity to become PADI Certified SCUBA Divers. We work closely with instructors who have experience with disabled divers to create innovative solutions for each diver we work with- no matter how they move. Each summer, we run programs to support both new friends to Stay-Focused, as well as those returning for their reunion trips. In our first time diver programs, we spend a portion of the trip in the classroom and the pool to learn and master the skills required to dive. Then, we take the group to the ocean to demonstrate and test what they've learned to go through the certification process. Our dives are supplemented with ocean conservation education programs, beach afternoons, goal setting, local wildlife education, and team-building activities. By the end of program, we spend time with each group to discuss what the experience has meant to them, set our goals for the upcoming year, and gear up to meet again. On reunion trip, participants return with their original group to refresh their skills, dive new sites, and learn more about the local environment through Jean-Michelle Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment program held on island. Stay-Focused has also grown to prioritize community awareness as well as leadership development. Starting in 2014, we implemented our Caymanian Internship Program to build awareness in Cayman for the potential of all persons with disabilities. Our interns have learned a lot from their experiences and serve as ambassadors for Stay-Focused. Our mentorship program was started in 2007, and we have been fortunate to have as many as 13 alumni involved over the years. Our mentors represent the emerging leadership in our organization and are a tremendous asset in assisting our divers, in and out of the water, serving as role models, building awareness in the disability community, and promoting the work we do in enhancing the lives of teens with disabilities. Our organization is essentially a program that enhances and enriches the lives of teens and adults with disabilities, using SCUBA diving as the vehicle for personal growth. Hence, the development of all of our participants is at the core of our agenda, starting with our first divers back in 2004. The discussion of critical aspects of leadership (including self-reliance, responsibility for others, clarity of purpose, and leaving a legacy for those who come after us), has always been a standard part of the Stay-Focused curriculum. At the root of what we do- we aim to empower, foster independence, confidence, and celebrate all we can do with disability.

01/11/2026

12/24/2025

Happy holidays! We're excited to share below our recap of 2025 and express our immense gratitude for the ongoing support we have received.

Summer 2025 was a restorative summer for Stay-Focused full of laughs, smiles, singalongs, excellent diving, and new friendships and connections. We were blessed with pleasant weather, and lots of exciting dives. From turtles, to nurse sharks, to elusive sea horses, our divers enjoyed the Cayman seas that we call home. We enjoyed many games of Mafia, meals together at our favorite restaurants - some new and some long standing supporters, and moments spent forging lifelong friendships. With our support from our long-standing dive op partners Red Sail Sports, and Sunset Divers, we've now certified 168 teens and young adults with disabilities in the past 22 years.

On November 2nd, our Charity Partner Team in this year's 2025 TCS New York City Marathon did an outstanding job in representing our organization and raising funds for programs. All 15 runners, our largest team yet, crossed the Finish Line and raised $107,433 (from 475+ donors) exceeding our goal of $100k, making it our most successful fundraiser to date!

We thank our hotel sponsors (Grand Cayman Marriott , The Westin Grand Cayman, and The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman) who provide generous support and give us a place to call home during program. We're grateful for our numerous restaurant sponsors who welcome us each year, and we're grateful for Majestic Tours for transport around the island.

We're already busy planning next summer's programs and we cannot wait to be back on island in 2026! We're celebrating the blessings of the holiday season (including a successful fundraiser!), and we offer a heartfelt thank you to all of our friends, sponsors, and donors who make it possible for Stay-Focused to embark on its 23rd year with enthusiasm and confidence. Wishing you peaceful holidays, good health, and joy in 2026!

- From all of us at Stay-Focused

12/22/2025

Cheers from NYC!! Only a little bit of FOMO as Stay-Focused mentors and enjoy a festive “cheers!” with our founder Roger.🎄Okay, we can admit it- having a meal at in the gorgeous Grand Central Station? It’s a lot of FOMO 😎 From NYC to you, cheers, and we wish you all a fantastic holiday season! 🥂

12/04/2025

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!! Since 2004, we’ve celebrated disability with diving. With each program comes a new set of participants that we, alongside of our instructors find ways to celebrate and support the needs and individuality of every diver we work with. We’re proud to continue what we do! 🤿

11/28/2025

We at Stay-Focused are hoping you all have had a wonderful holiday week! As we reflect, we're thankful for every friend of the organization that has believed in what we do and offered support. Every supporter from around the world, and everyone in Cayman that makes the island home for us are what allow us to continue to offer the transformative experience of Stay-Focused.

Thanks to all of our participants for being a part of this journey with us and thanks to our awesome team who give it their all to support our mission. Here's hoping the holiday was spent with friends and family, restful and restorative; and we hope your holiday season remains full of joy!

11/04/2025

What a fantastic race weekend we had! All 15 of our runners crossed the finish line with times ranging from 3:25:11 to 5:51:28 - all under six hours! We had a wonderful dinner at and now we rest up and celebrate this incredible accomplishment. We surpassed our fundraising goal with over $105,000 raised and it’s still going until November 17th!

Thank you to all of our team, our runners, our supporters and every friend of the organization that makes this happen. It’s time to keep celebrating! 🎉

11/03/2025

Today was the day!! With our NYC Marathon fundraising team eclipsing their $100K goal, all that was left to do was run the race, which they accomplished with flying colors. We sincerely thank and congratulate each of the runners on this tremendous accomplishment and representing Stay-Focused with pride! Our charity partner team is enjoying a well-deserved dinner at tonight to celebrate their efforts with founder Roger Muller. Certainly not to be outdone by our charity partner team, Stay-Focused alumni ruled the day in the Wheelchair division with and going 1-2 in the women’s race and ._.36 .rob and putting together strong performances on the men’s side! Way to go Team Stay-Focused!

It is not too late to celebrate the efforts of our charity partner team by making a donation to Stay-Focused. Please visit the link in our bio to make your donation.

11/01/2025

HUGE news, Team Stay-Focused has officially hit our fundraising goal!! We have surpassed $100,000 and the donations are still coming in! We’ve had 442 donors and we’re so grateful to every one of them!

Our runners have arrived in NYC and have picked up their race bibs. Today we’re gearing up for the main event tomorrow morning with a pre-race dinner. Our runners are from all over North America and Europe and we’re so excited they’re a part of our Charity Partner team. The weather for tomorrow looks like some great racing conditions and we can’t wait to cheer them on!

To support Team Stay-Focused, check out the link below:

https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/teams/stay-focused-inc-3?partner=f1a8859a219a8012dc45

Address

245 E 44th Street
New York, NY
10017

Telephone

+19179412676

Website

http://www.stay-focused.org/

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