involvement opportunities
2026 Swim Sponsorships
The Bay Frog Open One-Mile Swim benefits Uncommon Grit SEAL Foundation, with a portion of funds staying right here in Northwestern Pennsylvania through the Uncommon Grit SEAL Foundation - Erie Chapter. Your sponsorship helps bring this high-energy Erie tradition to life—rallying the community, honoring service, and raising critical support for military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
In 2025, Bay Frog Open swim and golf outing proceeds helped us donate $29,000 to the Erie DAV/VA, closing the gap on a wheelchair-accessible van that transports local veterans to the care they’ve earned. In 2026, your support will directly benefit select veteran and first responder initiatives in Erie, PA, including the Hometown Heroes program. It will also fund a special songwriting session with our partner Operation Song, pairing a local veteran with a professional songwriter to help share their story through music.
When you sponsor the swim, you’re not just putting your name on a banner—you’re helping make the next impact story possible.
TO GET STARTED AS A SPONSOR
1. Decide your level of participation. A full description for each sponsorship is listed below.
2. To pay online, use the button below, which will walk take you to our partner page to complete your sponsorship.
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 details: One-mile swim
One-Mile Swim + Bay Frog Open Dinner Sponsor - $5,000 (1 available)
Inquire for full details at bearpaw@uncommongritfoundation.org.
One-Mile Swim Title Sponsor - SOLD!
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 - SOLD!
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 - SOLD
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.
Sponsorship Form for Payment Via Paper Check
Complete the form below if you are paying for your sponsorship using a paper check.
Once complete, mail your check made payable to “Uncommon Grit SEAL Foundation” to:
Uncommon Grit SEAL Foundation
42 Broad Street Road, Suite 208
Manakin Sabot VA 23103
If you have questions, please email bearpaw@uncommongritfoundation.org.
Uncommon Grit SEAL Foundation is a DBA of Uncommon Grit Foundation.