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January 11, 2015 5k Swim/Fundraiser to benefit
the Navy SEAL Foundation
Our Participants, Volunteers and Sponsors get involved because they want to give back to the families that have sacrificed the most in defense of our freedoms.
A 5K swim across Tampa Bay during our coldest month isn’t easy and isn’t for everyone. Neither is being a Navy SEAL.
Our Tampa Bay event honors those whose lives have been lost and to support those families that they leave behind.
2015 Tampa Bay Frogman Swim
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
Highest-Rated Charities in America, Navy SEAL Foundation awarded coveted 4 star rating. The NSF is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit foundation. Tax ID # 31-1728910http://www.navysealfoundation.org/d
“My husband, (SEAL) Danny P. Dietz, along with 10
other SEALs were killed in Afghanistan during
Operation Redwings…he gave his last breath fighting
for what he believed in….our freedom.”
“The days following the tragic news were a daze…and
nothing made sense….I felt lost. ” Danny’s wife Maria
Why we do this
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
Why we do this
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
The Navy SEAL Foundation offers immediate assistance for families of active-duty members that are wounded or killed; providing memorial services, assistance related to active duty or dependent terminal illness and much more……
− Tragedy Assistance− Active Duty Support− Child Care− Educational Assistance
“They took care of all the funeral arrangements and memorials to honor my husband. They provided transportation across the country for the families to be able to attend every ceremony and took care of their living expenses during that time. Once I was able to face the world, the Foundation helped out with my college expenses and provided me with the tools to succeed on my own. “….Mariahttp://www.navysealfoundation.org/what-we-do
The water in Tampa Bay is dark with strong currents . Rapidly changing water and weather conditions. Exposure to lightning, high winds , fog and rough seas. Bad weather leaves swimmer invisible to boats or safety
personnel. No quick exit to safety . Tampa Bay waters in January subject to extremely cold water
temperatures which present the possibility of hypothermia . Tampa Bay is known for its large population of hammerhead
and bull sharks. Other potential sea life hazards include jelly fish and
stingrays.
Open water forces the swimmer to rely on his/her self for safety and survival …pool walls are not within an arm’s reach when facing dehydration, cramps or exhaustion in deep water.
Hazards of open water swimming
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
• Swimmers: 175
• Kayakers: 185
• Volunteers: 100
• Spectators: 500
• Media: Multiple TV, radio & print outlets
• Fundraising goal: $300,000
• Event estimated expenses: $25,000
2015 Projected Event Numbers
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
More than 95 cents of every dollar spent by the Navy SEAL Foundation directly supports our mission .http://www.navysealfoundation.org/
Friend of the Frogman: $500 or product/services donation. Use of logs/links for sponsor’s brand on event web sites and use of event logos on sponsors web site. Brand/product information included in goodie bags.
Frogman: $1,500 Includes above plus and logo on all sponsor signage. Recognition at after event party.
K-Bar Knife: $2,500 Includes the above plus K-Bar knife shadow box, logo on both web site home page and sponsors page.
Trident Spear: $5,000Includes the above but the plaque is a Trident Spear and the Sponsors name is on a Trident sponsor banner at the start and finish of the race. Invitation to after race party and one swim registration.
Foundation: $10,000 Includes the above but the plaque is a large Navy SEAL Foundation appreciation award. A dedicated sponsors banner at the start and finish of the race.
Please Help, Become a Frogman Swim Sponsor
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
Sponsor Appreciation
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
Frogman Donation Level K-Bar Knife Donation Level
Rory O’Connor (SEAL)
Kurt Ott (Ironman Triathlete)
Terry Tomalin (Tampa Bay Times)
CDR Dan O’Shea, USNR (SEAL)
Event Stewardship:
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
Event Links and Info:www.tampabayfrogman.com
www.navysealfoundation.org
History of the Swim
[email protected] / 727.580.0059
The Boeing CompanyPacific LifeEdward Jones FinancialMarineMaxEchelon Real EstateWoody Creek DistillersDayton Andrews DodgeToyota LiftJJ Taylor DistributingXTERRA WetsuitsForged Clothing
Join these existing sponsors…
Kill Cliff Coors-MillerZodiac MilProBroyhill Family TrustHugh Culverhouse Family TrustHomewood Suites by HiltonJoy & Pit Gills FoundationTECO- Peoples GasBeer Industry of FloridaTELOSSuntrust
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
With your help and support, we can make sure that the Naval Special Warfare families whose loved ones have sacrificed their lives will never be left behind.
Thank you .
“never leave a man behind”…SEAL creed.
Tampa Bay Community supporting our warriors & their families
