<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1PuPkh_0vkcn69W00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1PuPkh_0vkcn69W00" width="970" height="550" ><figcaption>Image via Kyle Patton.</figcaption></figure><p>Kyle Patton (right), a New Hope resident and Alvernia University student, took part in the New York City SEAL Swim and raised over $2,000.</p><p><a href="https://bucksco.today/tag/Kyle-Patton">Kyle Patton</a>, a <a href="https://bucksco.today/tag/New-Hope">New Hope</a> resident and <a href="https://bucksco.today/tag/Alvernia-University">Alvernia University</a> finance major, took part in the <a href="https://bucksco.today/tag/New-York-City-SEAL-Swim">New York City SEAL Swim</a> this summer and raised more than $2,000 for veterans and Gold Star families who lost family members while serving in the military, writes Jeff Werner for the <i>Patch</i>. </p><p>The open swim event benefits the <a href="https://bucksco.today/tag/Navy-SEAL-Foundation">Navy SEAL Foundation</a>, which supports over 30 key programs for active-duty SEALs, veterans, and their families. </p><p>Patton decided to join the event to express his appreciation and patriotism. </p><p>“Fundraising for this event was an eye-opening experience,” he said. “I was genuinely touched by the generosity of those who supported the cause, and it reinforced my belief in the power of community and shared values.” </p><p>In addition to participating in the event, he used the opportunity to tour the <a href="https://bucksco.today/tag/New-York-Stock-Exchange/">New York Stock Exchange</a> and watch <a href="https://bucksco.today/tag/CNBC/">CNBC</a> live behind the scenes. He also visited the 9/11 museum. </p><p>“This visit deepened my appreciation for the sacrifices made by first responders and all those who worked to rebuild and heal our nation after that dark day,” said Patton. </p><p>Read more about Kyle Patton raising money for the New York City SEAL Swim in the <a href="https://patch.com/pennsylvania/newhope-lambertville/new-hope-resident-competes-new-york-city-seal-swim-raises-2k">Patch</a>. </p><p>______</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LDtuIxyLbq0?feature=oembed" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div></div></body>

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New Hope Resident Raises Over $2K in New York City SEAL Swim

Kyle Patton (right), a New Hope resident and Alvernia University student, took part in the New York City SEAL Swim and raised over $2,000. Kyle Patton, a New Hope resident and Alvernia University finance major, took part in the New York City SEAL Swim this summer and raised more than $2,000 for veterans and Gold Star families who lost family members while serving in the military, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.