Updated Message: 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event was changed to a Virtual Swim - participants were asked to swim their distance any time in July at a local venue. 

I completed my swim this past Tuesday, the 14th, at a local swim club here in NJ.  My brother Tom is doing his swim in MA.

My sincere thanks to all that have donated generously to this worthwhile cause.  Your support makes a difference.

It's not too late if you would like to support us.  Donations will be accepted through the end of August.

Hopefully next year Tom and I can do this together in NH.

Thanks again for your support. 

Brian

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Origianal Message:

I am so excited to be participating in the 4th Annual Swim With A Mission along with my brother Tom, a Vet and Navy SEAL.  Please help me reach my fundraising goal by contributing to support my swim on July 11th!  Any amount will make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families. The money that is raised will go to worthy Veteran service organizations both locally and nationally. Go to www.swimwithamission.org to learn more about the organizations that Swim With A Mission supports.

Since 2017 Swim With AMission has raised over $2 million for Veterans through a variety of events including this swim event. Swim With A Mission is a day long festival for the whole family. Swim races are in the morning. Stay for the afternoon which will include the awards presentation, live military demonstrations by the Navy SEALs, K-9 Demonstrations, great food, and activities for the whole family. For more information about Swim With A Mission visit our website or contact us at [email protected].

Thank you in advance for your support and thank you for joining the mission for our Veterans!

The 4th Annual Swim With A Mission, an Open Water Swim Race and Festival was scheduled for Saturday, July 11th at Wellington State Park in Bristol NH. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we have shifted our event to a Virtual Event. We would much rather have our live event and are disappointed about the change but we know that it is necessary at this point. Even in these tough times, we hope you will help us stay true to our mission to raise money to help Veterans and inspire others to help.

Virtual Events are open to everyone and will take place from July 1-31. Participants can choose to swim (1K, 5K or 10K), paddle (1K, 5K or 10K) or take on the SEAL Team NH Challenge. All participants are encouraged to raise funds that will go to our Veterans who need our help more than ever. Swimmers can also choose to swim more than once during the month of July and they will be able to record distances and times. Go to www.swimwithamission.org for more details.

Since our formation in 2017, we have donated over $8 million to honor and support local, regional and national veteran support organizations that provide critical services to our Veterans. These include supporting Veteran organizations that provide housing, take care of our homeless, support day to day services, provide service and support K-9’s,  scholarships, jobs, create equine immersion programs and support art programs. Please explore www.swam.org to get more details about how you can get involved with us and our mission.

• Brian & Maureen donated $210.00 July 24, 2020
• Mary and Bob B. donated $100.00 March 11, 2020 ... "Great cause and thanks for doing this event. Good Luck!!"
• Mike and Chris McBride donated $100.00 March 11, 2020 ... "Don't drink too much lake."
• Chris F. donated $100.00 March 10, 2020
• Brian and Mary Helen Milligan donated $100.00 March 7, 2020 ... "Good luck with your swim! What a great cause. Our Vets deserve better treatment than they receive."
• Jake and Sue Bower donated $100.00 March 5, 2020 ... "Good luck go Brian Go"
• Ken & Denise Bennett donated $50.00 July 25, 2020 ... "Glad to contribute to a good cause. Congrats on completing your swim goal!"
• Debbie and Bob donated $50.00 April 3, 2020 ... "We will be cheering you on Brian!"
• Gary Carlson donated $50.00 March 5, 2020 ... "Hi Brian & Tom !! Good luck in you swim from your old neighbor on Pine Street, Norton Mass !!"
• CDR Eric Stahl donated $50.00 March 4, 2020 ... "I'm cutting this in half if Tom beats you."
• Andy and Danielle Shively donated $25.00 July 18, 2020
• Bryan and Dianne Foley donated $25.00 March 6, 2020 ... "Good luck Brian!"
• K Crowley donated $25.00 March 4, 2020
• Caroly and Andy Hsiao donated $25.00 March 4, 2020
• Lyn Holden Mack donated $20.00 March 5, 2020 ... "Supporting your good cause. Good luck!"
• Brian Spellman donated $20.00 March 5, 2020 ... "In 1976, Brian Deam and I, Brian Spellman led Attleboro High School in the 200 Individual Medley. Brian Deam was and remains a close pal."