Our 3rd Annual Green Beret With A Mission Challenge will take place on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. This charity event is designed to give participants a taste of the physical and mental challenges Army Special Forces soldiers face in accomplishing some of their real-world missions. It will be a fun, challenging event led by Army Green Berets!
Participants will be part of a team of 6-12 members that will negotiate a course with multiple stations where they will be required to complete Special Forces mission tasks that will challenge them physically and mentally. At every station, each participant will choose between 2 levels to complete the challenge: Operator or Recruit. Both will do the same challenge, but operator level will be more physically challenging. Thus, this event can be completed at the Recruit level by individuals of all ages (minimum of 12 years old) and physical abilities while also providing a test of endurance for crossfit and adventure athletes at the Operator level.
The top three scoring teams in both the morning and afternoon sessions will receive awards and prizes. Also, an MVP of each team will be awarded a special award as will the oldest and youngest competitors. After completing the course, everyone is invited to enjoy a BBQ meal and mingle with Army Green Berets (and hear some “Special Forces stories” if so inclined!). This is a truly unique and fun opportunity! Awards will be given to the top fundraising individuals.
Meet our U.S. Army Green Beret Soldiers
Leadership and Team Building Activities
BBQ after completion of the challenge/Awards
This event is a cooperative effort between Swim With A Mission, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Veterans services, The Patriot Resilient Leader Institute, also a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which runs outdoor therapeutic retreats for military personnel, veterans and First Responders and The Green Beret Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that honors a commitment to Green Berets past and present by providing Special Forces Soldiers and their families with emergency, immediate, and ongoing support.
Registration Open Now!
Teams must have a minimum of 6 members up to a maximum of 12. The minimum participant age is 12. Also, Participants are encouraged to fundraise to the best of their abilities since all the proceeds go to programs that serve military, veterans and first responders. Part of the score that determines the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams will be based on the total amount raised by each team. More details about fundraising can be found below. *Please bring a backpack and a water bottle. All other equipment will be provided.
What’s Included in Your Registration Fee:
• Leadership and Team Building activities led by Army Green Berets
• All equipment needed to complete the challenge
• Green Beret Mission Challenge Hat
• A Green Beret Mission Challenge patch
• Water & snacks on the course and a BBQ meal after completion of the challenge
Registration is Limited. Only 216 Spots Available!
• $50 Early Bird Registration: January 1st – March 31st
• $65 General Registration: April 1st – May 31st
• $75 Late Registration: June 1st – June 17th
To honor and remember the 94 New Hampshire soldiers who have died in service to our country since 2001 in the Global War on Terror, we will be sending everyone who registers for the 2nd Annual Green Beret With A Mission Challenge a bracelet to wear while training and competing in the event. Each bracelet will have the name, branch, rank and the date each service member made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. You can see all of these service members listed on our Honor Wall and learn more about the lives of each fallen hero.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
The ultimate physical, mental, and teamwork challenge! Each team will negotiate a course with multiple stations where they will be required to complete Special Forces mission tasks that will challenge them physically and mentally. Teams can register on a first come first served basis for 2 start times – 7AM and 1PM. The top three scoring teams in both the morning and afternoon sessions will receive awards and prizes. For each challenge/station, each participant will be able to choose between 2 levels to complete the challenge: Operator or Recruit. Both will do the same challenge but operator level will be more physically challenging. Also, an MVP of each team will be awarded a special award as will the oldest and youngest competitors. After completing the course, everyone is invited to enjoy a BBQ meal and mingle with Army Green Berets (and hear some “Special Forces stories” if so inclined!). This is a truly unique and fun opportunity for endurance, crossfit, and adventure athletes at the Operator level but also for individuals of all ages and physical abilities at the Recruit level! Awards will be given to the top fundraising individuals.
Our 2nd Annual Green Beret Mission Challenge will require a lot of work to run. We are hoping to get a number of volunteers who are willing to help with the tasks below. Please register online through the link VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION.
The Green Beret Mission Challenge is a fundraiser to help Veterans so we encourage all participants to fundraise to the best of their abilities. Every dollar helps! When you register you will automatically receive a link to a fundraising page. Please use this link to create a unique page for your supporters. Please fundraise through the link that is created through Pledgereg or send funds directly to us payable to Swimming With A Mission Inc and clearly note who should receive the credit for the donation. Fundraising is done as individuals and recognition will be given to the top fundraisers at the event. All incentives will be based on fundraising completed by 6/22. Remember, EVERYONE can fundraise!
The Green Beret With A Mission Challenge is a fundraiser to help Veterans so we encourage all participants to fundraise to the best of their abilities. Every dollar helps! When you register you will automatically receive a link to a fundraising page. Please use this link to create a unique page for your supporters. Please fundraise through the link that is created through Pledgereg or send funds directly to us payable to Swimming With A Mission Inc and clearly note who should receive the credit for the donation. Fundraising is done as individuals and recognition will be given to the top fundraisers at the event. However, the total amount each team raises will be included in determining the top 3 teams in each session. All incentives and the team scoring will be based on fundraising completed by 6/22. Remember, EVERYONE can fundraise!
Individual Fundraising Incentives:
A limited number of spectators will be allowed. All spectators must register, in advance, on a first come first served basis. Cost: $10/adult (18 & older), free for 17 & under. The cost includes bus transportation from the parking area to/from the event venue, a chance to watch their teams complete several of the GBMC stations and a BBQ meal with the team after it has completed the event. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the U.S. Army Special Forces and Green Beret specialties like weapons, demolitions, communications and first aid and to apply camouflage paint and get photos in “full battle rattle.” Please register online through the link below.
Morning session teams will arrive NLT 7AM and afternoon session teams NLT 11AM at the parking location (The Bridgewater-Hebron Village School) and then will be bused to/from the event venue.
Since parking is somewhat limited at the school, carpooling is encouraged!
This is a TENTATIVE schedule…updates will be made as the event is closer.
| Morning Session | 8AM-12PM followed by BBQ/Awards |
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| Afternoon Session | 1:00PM-5:00PM followed by BBQ/Awards |
Welcome to the 2021 1st Annual Green Beret Mission Challenge fundraising campaign. Here are a few helpful hints to achieve success.
Make a List
Lists are great, they simplify, clarify and streamline your efforts. The first place to start is from your mobile devices. Include all your contacts and emails. More is better.
Creative Ideas
Instead of birthday/holiday gifts ask for a donation.
Play a board game, card game, dice, pool, darts or left right center with a group of friends and the winner donates the cash.
If permitted keep a change jar on your desk at work, with a large sign, and ask people to contribute loose change left over from lunch/coffee.
Restaurant Fundraisers. Contact local restaurants, bars or other proprietors and see if they will donate back a portion of the proceeds to SWAM.
Host a cocktail party or barbecue to support your mission. You are asking for help and support. Keep it simple, light on food and heavy on donations.
Make the Ask
Start small. Make the first ask to someone you know will donate, next to the person you think will help and continue from there. You are doing this for a great cause.
Communicate Via:
Email Text Telephone In Person Handwritten Note
Use your social media outlets:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap and any other ways you communicate. Videos are a great way to capture interest. Perhaps include photos or a video of you training, at the gym, drinking a protein shake, a picture of your new swim goggles, your flip flops, have fun with this.
@swimwithamssion #swimwithamission Facebook
Communicate and Communicate Again
Donors are often willing but busy and typically have to be reminded before they commit to helping you. Our Military protects everyone and our Veterans need and deserve our help. Mention the recipients: The Navy SEAL Museum, Veterans Count, Dan Healy Foundation to name a few.
Thank You
Don’t forget to say thank you. It is always a good idea to personally thank each person who donates by sending them a handwritten note, an email, a phone call, or give them a shout-out on social media.
Extra Help
Please contact us with any questions, we are here to help!
Company Gift Programs
Remember many companies match gifts…please contact your employer to see if they have a matching gift program.