Navy Divers 50 K Run
Saturday, Oct 17
The Navy Divers continue to support Christmas Daddies with a 50 K Run
The 44th Annual Christmas Daddies Navy Divers fundraising campaign to help less fortunate children in the Maritime Provinces have a better holiday season, has begun.
Members of the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) also known as the NAVY DIVERS, will be raising funds in support of children in need this holiday season with a 50 K RUN and the public is invited to join in on the tradition!
Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) invites you to join them during their Navy Divers 50 K Run
Saturday, October 17
Shearwater Flyer Trail
7:00 am registration @ Shearwater Fitness & Sports Centre
Run begins at 8 am
Registration Fee $100
Includes $90 charitable tax receipt
Click here to register in the Navy Divers 50 K Run
Fundraising efforts by the Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic will also continue during the live broadcast on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 11 am to 6 pm (Atlantic) on CTV at various locations throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Click here to show your support and make a donation to the Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic – gofundme page
Since their first year of involvement in 1983, over $440,233 in donations have been collected by the men, women and family members of the FDU(A). As well, the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) donated the MK5 Navy Divers helmet to the auction portion of the Christmas Daddies program in 1985. This auction item has been coveted by Big Leagues Beverage Room in Cole Harbour, NS on more than 30 occasions. The additional funds raised from the highest bidder of the MK5 Helmet when added to the amounts collected on the annual run, have reached an impressive amount, more than 1.2 million dollars since 1983.
Past fundraisers by the Navy Divers have included a route through the streets of HRM, a Truro to Halifax Run and a swim across the Halifax Harbour.
The funds raised through the Christmas Daddies Telethon provide toys, gifts and food for less fortunate children and are distributed by The Salvation Army. Last year, more than 18,000 Maritime children and parents were helped at Christmas time.
Show your support by making a donation on the Navy Divers 2026 gofundme page and help to brighten the holiday season for children and families in need!
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