involvement opportunities

2026 Swim Sponsorships

The Bay Frog Open One-Mile Swim will benefit Uncommon Grit Foundation, with a percentage of the funds staying local to Western Pennsylvania. Your sponsorship makes it possible for us to bring this event to the Erie area to raise awareness and funding for military, first responders, and their families. In 2025, proceeds from the Bay Frog Open swim and golf outing allowed us to donate $29,000 to the Erie DAV/VA—closing the gap on funding for a new wheelchair-accessible van to transport veterans.


 
Meet the 2025 sponsors
 


TO GET STARTED AS A SPONSOR

1. Choose your level of participation. A full description of each sponsorship is listed below.

2. To pay online via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, or ACH transfer, use the online payment box below the list of sponsor opportunites, which will walk you through levels and payment, gathering necessary contact information along the way. Please consider covering the cost of fees, which will allow the full sponsorship amount to go toward the mission of the foundation.

3. To pay with a paper check, complete the sponsor form at the very bottom of the page.

For sponsorship questions or to reach out to us directly, email bearpaw@uncommongritfoundation.org.

Sponsorships and event specifics are subject to change.

 

sponsorship opportunity details: One-mile swim

One-Mile Swim AND Bay Frog Open Dinner Sponsor - $5,000

One-Mile Swim Title Sponsor - $2,500

  • Logo/name on all event t-shirts

  • Premier space on sponsor banner(s)

  • Logo/name in the Bay Frog open dinner program

  • Four tickets to the Bay Frog Open dinner and auction in July

  • Logo on event website and any local media coverage

Swim Buoy Sponsor - $1,000 (2 available)

  • Logo/name on swim buoys

  • Recognition on sponsor banner(s)

  • Recognition at the Bay Frog Open dinner and golf outing in July

  • Two tickets to the dinner and auction in July

  • Logo on event website


Swim Towel Sponsor - $1,000 (4 available)

  • Logo/name on swim towels

  • Recognition on sponsor banner(s)

  • Recognition at the Bay Frog Open dinner and golf outing in July

  • Two tickets to the dinner and auction in July

  • Logo on event website

 
Swim Banquet and Award Sponsor - Gold Level - $1,000
(Food, beverages, and participant awards)

  • Logo/name on sponsor banner(s)

  • Recognition at the Bay Frog Open dinner and golf outing in July

  • Two tickets to the dinner and auction in July

  • Logo on event website


Swim Banquet and Award Sponsor - Silver Level - $500
(Food, beverages, and participant awards)

  • Logo/name on sponsor banner(s)

  • Recognition at post-swim banquet

  • Logo on event website

Old Glory Sponsor - $500
(Color guard and National Anthem)

  • Recognition before National Anthem performance

  • Logo/name on sponsor banner(s)


UGF Patriot Gear Sponsor - $250
(Event swag for participants)

  • Recognition at post-swim banquet

  • Logo on event website


UGF Honor Guard Sponsor - $200

  • Social media recognition


Sponsorships and event specifics are subject to change.

Secure Online Sponsorship Payment Form

Use this form (starts with “Choose amount”) to pay for your sponsorship via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, or ACH transfer. Please consider covering the cost of fees, which will allow the full sponsorship amount to go toward the mission of the foundation.

Sponsorship Form for Payment Via Paper Check

Complete the form below if you are paying for your sponsorship using a paper check. You may pay via ACH transfer (eCheck) using the online payment form above.

Once complete, mail your check made payable to “Uncommon Grit Foundation” to:

Uncommon Grit Foundation
42 Broad Street Road, Suite 208
Manakin Sabot VA 23103

If you have questions, please email bearpaw@uncommongritfoundation.org.