5th Annual Stars and Stripes Gala

 Serving Those Who Served
It's our turn to give back and support the Veterans who have given so much for us. Join us at the stunning Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort in Naples, Florida to learn more about The Patriot Fund and help raise vital funds for Veterans in need. Every dollar raised brings treatment, and every treatment saves lives. #endveteransuicide!
We are proud to present The 5th Annual Stars & Stripes Gala in Naples, Florida! Each year brings more attendees who want to help.  Last year, we raised over $600,000.00 for our veterans who are in need of assistance.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our Veteran community.

Event Timeline 

4:30 PM. Registration

5:00 PM  Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM  Dinner 

7:00 PM Program 

8:30 PM Entertainment - Join us in....

Hotel rooms are available at The Inn at Pelican Bay
https://www.innatpelicanbay.com

Ask for The Patriot Fund room rate: 239.597.8777

Our Opening Speaker
Vann Morris

Evangelo "Vann" Morris is a U.S. Navy retired Surface Warfare Officer and Afghanistan deployed Combat Veteran who has traveled to 45 countries and is on a mission to Heal America. His wife (Rita) and three sons are all proud U.S. Veterans.  In 2001, Vann and his team seized 14 tons of pure cocaine during a Colombian drug raid - the largest drug bust in U.S. maritime history. 

Vann is a former nuclear powered ballistic missile Submariner, with an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School, in Monterey, CA. and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from the University of Memphis. His last two tours of duty are the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and the United States Special Operations Command in Tampa, FL.  Parallel with his military career, Vann has been public speaking for 20 years to honor all those who serve our great nation and to teach our children the value of Freedom.

Our Keynote Speaker
Mark Greene
Lieutenant (Ret) U.S. Navy Seal

Lieutenant (Ret.) Mark Greene is a former member of Naval Special Warfare, best known as the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams. He graduated with honors from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training as part of Class 212 in 1997. Upon completing training, Mark was assigned to SEAL Team FIVE in San Diego, where he deployed twice to the Pacific Theater, conducting Special Operations including missions following the events of September 11.

In 2001, Mark graduated from the Naval Special Warfare Sniper School and went on to execute specialized sniper missions. Following his deployments, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Excelsior College. In January 2004, he achieved a significant milestone by earning a commission as a Navy SEAL Officer. He was then assigned to SEAL Team EIGHT as an Assistant Officer in Charge, deploying to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he conducted sniper missions across the region.

After a successful deployment, Mark was assigned to Special Boat Team TWENTY as the Officer in Charge of a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery Team (MCADS), deploying again to the Pacific Theater in support of other government agencies conducting special operations. He later pursued higher education, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with honors from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2008, where he was also recognized with an Outstanding Thesis Award.

Following his graduate studies, Mark returned to SEAL Team EIGHT as Officer in Charge, leading his team on deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, where they conducted continuous operations over a six-month period. After nearly two decades of service, Mark retired from Naval Special Warfare Group FOUR in 2016.

Post-military, Mark transitioned to a career in higher education, joining the President's Staff at the University of Southern California (USC). There, he played a pivotal role in supporting Veterans and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. In 2020, he furthered his education by earning a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from USC.

Today, Mark serves as a Senior Analyst in Corporate Intelligence and Security at Dominion Energy (Virginia). He is also the bestselling author of UNSEALED: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Mastering Life's Transitions.

Visit us at:  https://patriotfundinc.org/

Q:" Why not give the money directly to the Operating Partners?" 

A: In addition to a list of reporting requirements, every year our due diligence team reviews the financials of each OP to make sure they are still in line with our strict financial requirements.   

Q: "How much money does The Patriot Fund receive and give?"

A: In 2024, we raised $1,700,000 and are distributing the funds less event expenses in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $115,000 to 24 Operational Partners!

Q: "I cannot make this date,  how can I still help?"

A: Purchase Sponsorships, attend the dinners/galas, and offer to assist our planning teams for events.  Contact us at admin@patriotfundinc.org and we'll figure a way for you to get involved!  

Benefiting...

Do you want to purchase a sponsorship, but prefer to pay for it via a payment method other than credit card, such as check, stock transfer, DAF fund, etc.?

Please reach out to us via email at admin@patriotfundinc.org and we would be happy to send an invoice, provide instructions for payment and help get you registered.

Checks can be mailed to our address at:
The Patriot Fund, Inc.

P.O. Box 1818, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
mailto:admin@patriotfundinc.org

All payments must be received by October 1, 2025