For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to become a US Navy SEAL. I wrestled in high school to develop the stamina and grit required by the SEAL teams. I became one of the youngest CrossFit Level 1 coaches in history and have started a non-profit called "Reach Your Potential" to develop my leadership skills by helping at-risk kids say no to drugs and diabetes and yes to working out (www.GetRYPd.org). I work as a lifeguard to develop my swimming skills and to help save lives. I also work at BoneFrog Coffee (www.bonefrog-coffee.com), a Navy SEAL-owned business that supports the families of SEALs who have died for our freedoms. I have run the Tough Mudder obstacle race 3 times in 1 day (28 miles) to test my stamina and then went back the next to run the course again with my Reach Your Potential kids to show them what reaching your goals feels like. My name is Christian, and I am trying to reach my goal of becoming an Officer in the US Navy SEAL Teams, and now humbly ask for your help in doing so.

I received a Congressional Nomination to attend the Naval Academy as well as Letters of Recommendation from a former Chief of Naval Operations, a former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and incredibly a Vietnam War Fighter ACE, but unfortunately was not accepted into this years academy class. However, I do not accept defeat, and will therefore be doubling my efforts and re-applying for admission in the Fall of 2024.

To help me reach my goal I will be attending a private academy preparatory school in California. My family will be paying half of the tuition, wanting me to raise the other half to "have some skin in the game". I am working two jobs this Summer but will still need to raise some additional funds. If you can help with a donation, it will help me to reach my goal of protecting our freedoms and serving our country at the highest level possible.

Thank you for your prayers and support

Respectfully,

Christian Coeuille