Navy Beach Hosts 4th Annual Fundraiser to Honor Nation's Warriors

MONTAUK, NY - Navy Beach will continue its patriotic tradition of honoring Montauk’s naval history, as well as its partnership with the Navy SEAL Foundation to help raise awareness and funds, with a fourth annual fundraiser for the organization.

The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community, their families, and the families of the fallen, wounded and also transitioning NSW veterans, a release said.

The event this year is planned for Saturday, June 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., when Navy Beach will host a cocktail party to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.

The cocktail party will be the official kick-off to a fourth season of fundraising efforts at the restaurant.

This year’s event will include featured guest Long Island native RDML (SEAL) Thomas R. Richards, USN ret., former Commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, a highly decorated veteran, as well as Navy SEAL Foundation representatives, and local veterans and supporters.

Also featured will be live music by Nancy Atlas, wines provided by Opici Wine Group, beer from Montauk Brewing Co. and signature light bites.

A silent auction items and raffle will also be held.

Tickets cost $40 per adult and $20 for veterans; the event is free for children under 16.

In addition, the restaurant will be open for regular dinner service beginning at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended; RSVP for the cocktail party to nsf@navybeach.com.

Other fundraising events to benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation this year include an initiative from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, when a donation of $1 will be added to each dining check in support of the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Guests will also be able to increase the value of the donation if they like. In an effort to improve upon the $25,000 raised for the foundation last year — with a total raised of $60,000 since 2013 — Navy Beach will again match the first $2,500 raised through this season’s efforts.

Donations may also be online by clicking here.

“Navy Beach has been truly fortunate over the last three years to both work with Navy SEAL Foundation to assist the Naval Special Warfare community and to also be able to sponsor our efforts within East Hampton and Montauk where support for our veterans and patriotic roots run deep. We enter our fourth year of fundraising for the SEALs with renewed enthusiasm and support from the local community,” said Navy Beach partner Frank Davis.

"Each year we are humbled by the generosity of Navy Beach and the Montauk and larger Hamptons’ community, as well as the spectacular beauty of the venue. The support generated is critical to those we serve and we cannot thank you enough,” said Marc Wolf, Director of Development, New York Region, Navy SEAL Foundation.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Lewin.