5th Annual Challenge & Fundraiser

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Big Fish Foundation.  I'm honored and humbled at the chance to represent our nation's premier military service in this year's 5th Annual Big Fish Fundraiser.  Many Coast Guard members feel frustrated when they hear leaders speak of their concern for mental health issues within our service, but don't get to see action and effort behind those words.  This event was an opportunity to put action behind my intentions, effort behind my words.  

It is also your opportunity to do the same.  

Your donation, no matter how big or small, will support an organization that understands that veterans are not problems to be solved, but potential leaders and positive influencers in our communities.  Through Connection, Growth, and Service, they empower veterans to be and achieve more.  Again, THANK YOU for supporting for this outstanding organization, and through them for supporting our Coast Guard brothers and sisters.  Hold fast; move forward; together.   

The Big Fish Foundation empowers Veterans to thrive and be of continued service to themselves, their families, & their community.

The 30-hour Challenge event gives participants a chance to push past their perceived limits and explore possibility. The only way out is through, and in difficult times it’s often through collective strength that we can push past what seems impossible.  

Fundraising Goal

A common theme we hear from Veterans that come to our retreats/events is that they wish more Veterans could experience it. They understand how Big Fish makes a difference.

What does it cost, on average, for 1 Veteran to attend a life-altering event? $1,500.  

To make this happen, we need to raise $500,000 through the 5th Annual Veteran Challenge & Fundraiser. 

What will your investment contribute to, long term? 

It will allow us to both increase the number of events we can offer and increase the numbers of Veterans we can serve. We also intend to purchase a property where we can bring our events to life with more resources - this will help us lower the average cost to serve Veterans. Finally, we want to offer more opportunities to have Veterans and their loved ones connect at events with one another, much like the retreat we held at JL Bar Ranch.

Giveaways throughout this fundraising period: 

A special THANK YOU to our sponsors that contributed event equipment!

All investments made between May 21st to June 30th, 2024 will be eligible for the giveaways.

x3 Rogue Echo Bikes, x2 Custom Cerakote Concept2 Ski Ergs, x2 Custom Cerakote Concept2 Rowers, Custom Big Fish Whiskey Barrel Display Stands, Big Fish Custom Cutting Boards, x2 Big Fish Engraved Nite Watches.

Every increment of $100 invested is eligible for one of these special gifts.