I'm doing this thing in July.
A charity swim.
My first one as an adult.
One of the benefactors of this event is the Navy Seal Museum. But Crystie - why them? They are ALL the way in Florida.
Here's why...
The main objective of the Navy SEAL Museum is to promote public education
by providing the opportunity to explore the history of the Navy SEALs through
interactive exhibits, while honoring the fallen at the SEAL Memorial and
caring for those warriors’ families through the Trident House Charities Program.
by providing the opportunity to explore the history of the Navy SEALs through
interactive exhibits, while honoring the fallen at the SEAL Memorial and
caring for those warriors’ families through the Trident House Charities Program.
We provide care by way of Family Support for additional medical needs not covered
by Federal funding, The Scholarship Program for children of the Special Operations
community, the Trident House respite home, and the Canine Project for veterans.
by Federal funding, The Scholarship Program for children of the Special Operations
community, the Trident House respite home, and the Canine Project for veterans.
Education. Listening to their executive director, Rick Kaiser, speak last year at this exact event opened my eyes. The Q&A showed how little the general public knows or understands about how these elite soldiers do what they do. Rick's confidence in the preparation and support that these soldiers receive during their service was affirming. His expression of the lack of support following their service was disheartening.
Scholarship. College tuition scholarships are awarded to children of U.S. Special Operations Forces members. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis, based on merit and academic achievement. Multiple scholarships of various dollar amounts are awarded annually through an extensive application process.
The Canine Project. The Navy SEAL Museum has donated multiple working dogs to veterans of the Special Operations community. This unique program creates an effective platform to help veterans assimilate back into civilian life by facilitating a special relationship between man and dog. The bond between elite operator and elite canine provides the structure and fellowship many veterans require to find their purpose in the civilian world, something they often feel is missing after leaving years of training and combat behind.
Lastly...
They have an obstacle course! How many museums have this feature?!
Modeled after the Obstacle Course in Coronado, which all BUD/S candidates are required to master,
our O-Course has many of the very same obstacles. Test your skill, agility, and strength
against some of the toughest and most rigorous obstacles to be found anywhere.
In all seriousness though my enthusiasm for supporting this organization stems solidly from meeting and listening to the executive director. If I'm ever in that area of Florida visiting the museum will absolutely be on my Must-Do List!
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