NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsSeptember 8, 2026San Diego County
Military personnel and first responders swim across San Diego Bay to raise funds for veterans
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More than 100 military personnel and first responders are preparing to swim at least three miles across San Diego Bay this month to raise money for Special Operations Forces veterans.
Read the full story at Fox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsWhy It Matters
The annual fundraising event provides financial support for Special Operations Forces veterans.
Key Facts
- More than 100 military personnel and first responders are participating.
- Participants will swim at least three miles.
- The swim takes place across San Diego Bay.
- The event occurs this month.
- The purpose is to raise money for Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans as part of an annual tradition.
Who's Mentioned
locationSan Diego Bay“Location of the open-water swim”OrganizationThe Honor Foundation“Host of the 6th annual Swim for SOF event”other12“Number of campuses nationwide operated by The Honor Foundation”locationInterContinental San Diego“Location of the post-event afterparty”locationTidelands Park“Midpoint location for the swim event”locationCoronado“Starting location for the swim event”locationHotel del Coronado Beach“Check-in location for participants”other901“Street number for the afterparty venue”locationGlorietta Bay“Location participants run to with American flags”locationUSS Midway“Ending location for the swim event”location901 Bayfront Court“Address of the afterparty”