Camp Sea Gull and Seafarer Children's Fund expands to include children of fallen first responders

2/19/2020

The Camp Sea Gull Seafarer Gold Star/Fallen First Responders Children's Fund, a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, recently announced an expansion to support children who have lost a parent serving in the line of duty as a first responder, in addition children who have lost a parent to combat, to attend the YMCA of the Triangle Area Camp Sea Gull and Seafarer.

The Fund was established by Fin and Nancy Gaddy of Manteo, NC and will provide support to the YMCA of the Triangle Area, which operates the two residential camps on the Neuse River in Arapahoe, NC.

“The North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to steward another fund for this generous family in support of children who have suffered the ultimate sacrifice,” said NCCF CEO and President Jennifer Tolle Whiteside.

The Gaddy’s were moved to create the fund after reading an article about a family who lost their father in combat. The children of the fallen soldier are the same age as the Gaddys’ two sons. A YMCA newsletter said the couple “was inspired to do something tangible to help those left behind,” and as camp parents and alumni, knew first-hand the benefits of attending Sea Gull and Seafarer.

Those interested in attending camp with support of the fund should contact email camperships@seagull-seafarer.org or call 919-719-9989. To learn more about the camps, visit seagull-seafarer.org.

Those interested in donating to the Fund should send their tax-deductible contributions to the Foundation in the name of the Camp Sea Gull Seafarer Gold Star/Fallen First Responders Children's Fund. Gifts of any size and at any time can be made online here or mailed to NCCF, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 460, Raleigh, NC 27612.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $161 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $284 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,300 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.