Breakers event raises money for Navy SEALs as attendees get a taste of what they can do

Palm Beach Daily News
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Navy SEALs demonstrate the apprehending of a suspect.
Navy SEALs demonstrate the apprehending of a suspect.

A Wednesday event at The Breakers honored the Navy SEALs and at the same time helped raise money to help SEALs and their families.

A Navy SEAL waits on the beach after repelling from a helicopter.
A Navy SEAL waits on the beach after repelling from a helicopter.

Attendees of the the sixth biennial Palm Beach Navy SEAL Evening of Tribute were treated to demonstrations such as helicopter drops, beach landings and bringing down a suspect by the elite special forces.

The event benefits the Navy SEAL Foundation and the Navy National UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce. The money provides assistance to the U.S. Navy SEALs and their families for medical expenses, scholarships, surviving spouse programs, respite programs and more.

The event began in 2013.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Navy SEALs benefit from Breakers event as attendees watch demonstrations