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To celebrate our 10-year anniversary in 2013, we decided to host a major campaign, Push Across America, which will have Stay-Focused alumnus and wheelchair athlete Ryan Chalmers pushing his racing chair from Los Angeles to New York City. Ryan’s motivation is to encourage others to take on challenges and give back to individuals and organizations that have made a difference in their lives. You can follow our progress on the campaign website, Facebook or Twitter.
Roger Muller
Founder/President
January 2013
2013 Calendar
- April 6:
Push Across America Launch
- June 15:
Push Across America Finish
- July 18-24:
First Program
(first-time divers) - July 25-30:
Second Program
(divers certified in 2012) - August 1-6:
Mentor Program
The first program included four, first-time divers and we had five in the second program. The Reunion program included six divers who were certified in 2011. The Program Director, an experienced Stay-Focused diver serving as the group's mentor, a medical doctor, and a coach joined each program.
Ryan completed his PADI Divemaster certification in October, sponsored by Sunset House in Grand Cayman.
Sunset House invited Stay-Focused to join them on their boat for the Parade of Lights on December 1st.
Stay-Focused Reunion trip on Red Sail Sports dive boat –
Grand Cayman, Summer 2011
Stay-Focused Mentors with Stay-Focused Board members on
Ocean Frontiers dive boat – Grand Cayman, Summer 2011
Stay-Focused divers having fun – Grand Cayman, Summer 2011
Stay-Focused offers a unique, transformational learning experience to teens and young adults with disabilities. Through a SCUBA certification program, participants gain confidence, develop leadership skills, become more independent, and join the Stay-Focused community. Participants learn to challenge themselves, set higher goals, and form long-term relationships. Stay-Focused is committed to supporting medical research that explores the beneficial aspects of diving on persons with mobility challenges.
Learn about Stay -Focused.org
Beginning on April 6th, Paralympian Ryan Chalmers will Push Across America to raise awareness for the potential of all persons with disabilities and to give back to Stay-Focused, an organization that has changed his life.
Visit pushacrossamerica.org to learn more about the campaign and the ways you can help, or connect with us via Facebook or Twitter.
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