Charles Humphrey Keating IV Foundation

The Delaware Men's Lacrosse team is proud to partner with The C4 Foundation, a nonprofit organization honoring U.S. Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV, for our annual Military Appreciation Game. Join us on April 5th as we take on Stony Brook University at Delaware Stadium. If you’re interested in all you can eat BBQ food and further supporting the Hens/C4 Foundation, please see the flyer attached to this page.

This partnership was made possible by three of our alumni Aidan Fritz, Jake DeMare, and Tommy Beeby, who ran the Austin Marathon on February 16th in support of The C4 Foundation and its mission.

Charles Keating IV, or "C4," embodies everything Delaware lacrosse players strive to be. He heroically gave his life defending our freedom on May 3rd, 2016. In his honor, The C4 Foundation is dedicated to preserving his spirit of family, friendship, and community by providing vital resources and support to active-duty Navy SEALs and their families.

At the heart of The C4 Foundation is its ranch—a natural sanctuary where SEALs and their loved ones can reconnect, strengthen communication, and heal the invisible wounds of service.

Our team had the privilege of meeting Charles Keating III, President of The C4 Foundation, and Dave Hansen, a retired SEAL and Director of Ranch Operations. They shared C4's legacy with us , offering valuable insights into the mindset, discipline, and resilience that defines C4 and the SEAL community. These are lessons we will carry throughout the season.

We are incredibly grateful for all that The C4 Foundation does and invite you to join us in supporting this great cause. Consider making a donation to help further their mission of serving Navy SEALs and their families. Your support honors C4 and all the men and women who sacrifice everything, allowing us to do what we love and compete at the highest level on the lacrosse field.

Please add the number of the player in the comments if you are donating on their behalf of of for a little team wide competition.

This February, Tommy Beeby, Jake Demare and Aidan Fritz will be running in the 2025 Austin, TX Marathon, in support for the C4 Foundation.

The C4 Foundation was created to provide resources and support available nowhere else to active-duty Navy SEALs and their families. Through neuroscience-based programs recognized by Naval Special Warfare, they strengthen relationships and support networks for our nation’s most elite warriors, their immediate families and the broader SEAL community.

The mission of the C4 Foundation and fortitude-building programs at the C4 Ranch is to significantly reduce stress, strengthen family connections and nurture feelings of optimism and gratitude.

Attached is a video describing the foundation and the incredible things they do to support the SEALS. Please consider donating to this incredible cause. Thank you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDa_cTWtu3k&t=4s

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More information about Charles Humphrey Keating IV Foundation: The C4 Foundation provides support and resources through science-based programs to active duty Navy SEALs and their families. We strengthen family relationships and enhance support networks for our most elite warriors, their immediate families and the SEAL community as a whole.