The eighth annual Navy SEAL Challenge Benefit took place on Sept. 9, at the Egypt VFW and Hoover Karate Academy in Egypt.

The event is sponsored by the UDT/SEAL Association PA-NJ-Del Chapter along with the VFW and Hoover Karate.

This benefit did introduce participants to a tiny glimpse of Navy SEAL training.

Ten teams of seven people completed a Navy SEAL style burn out Physical training routine consisting of different calisthenics ( 1 hour) followed by a four mile run, hill climbs with pallets and lastly an obstacle course ordeal lasting over an hour

It was not your typical competitive race, but a team-building exercise to test physical conditioning and team spirit.

Each Team was mentored by a SEAL or RECON Marine. The Hoover Karate obstacle course was manned by senior Black Belts.

The closely contested Female top choice was a run off decided by a huge tractor tire roll off which was won by The Allentown Family Foot Care Team led by Dr Lora Baker.

The Men's Division Pick was led By Rich Bausch.

Event Coordinators, Dr Raymond Fritz and Steve Turoscy have already selected next year's event date of September 8, 2013.

The event is highly recommended for team building and corporate sponsors are welcome to enter their executive teams.

The event support personnel guarantee individuals will definitely become a solid team through this ordeal.

The one requirement is that the team work together and stay together through the entire event.

Next Year's event will be once again limited to the number teams for safety and coordination.

All the proceeds went to scholarship funds to benefit the children of fallen Navy SEALS .

To support this benefit mail checks to Navy SEAL Chapter Benefit Challenge, P.O. Box 675, Spring House, Pa. 19477.

For more information on other events and benefits go to www.navysealfoundation.org or www.udtsealassociation.org.