I'm usually uncomfortable asking friends, family, and coworkers for donations.
However, Swim With A Mission (SWAM) has inspired me to challenge myself by swimming one kilometer in the open waters of Newfound Lake on July 11, 2026, while raising funds to support our veterans.
I began training last fall and will continue preparing right up to race day.
Supporting the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country is a cause that is deeply important to me, and I'm proud to be able to contribute through this event.
Why Swim With A Mission?
Many post-9/11 veterans face ongoing challenges, including physical injuries, mental health struggles, financial hardships, and the lasting effects of their service. Through its fundraising efforts, Swim With A Mission provides critical support to veteran-focused organizations throughout New Hampshire and across the country.
Please consider joining me in supporting this important mission. Every contribution helps make a difference in the lives of those who have served our nation.
Thank you for your support.
John
Swim With A Mission
On July 11th, Swim With A Misson is excited to hold it’s 10th Annual Event which consists of competitive swim races. Participants can choose to participate in a 1K, 5K, 10K or 10K Team Relay swim at Wellington State Park in Bristol, NH. There is also an Honor The Fallen and End The Stigma Memorial 5K Team Swim as well.
All participants are encouraged to raise funds that will go to support Veterans who need our help more than ever. Go to swam.org for more details.
Since being founded in 2017, Swim With A Mission has given almost $13.6 Million to service and support organizations that provide critical services to our Veterans.
Every year, SWAM focuses on important needs in the Veterans community and provides grants to worthy Veteran service and support programs. Each organization submits an application for a grant so we can consider how the money we raise each year can make the most impact in the community. The recipient of the grants provide services and support including mental health services, scholarships for children of a parent who died in service, taking care of homeless Veterans, providing rides and financial assistance to Veterans, providing health care services to Veterans, providing permanent housing for Veterans, K9’s for Veterans, and help with PTSD.