An Evening Honoring the U.S. Military
Benefiting the Sailing Foundation of Florida
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
You are invited to an inspiring waterfront evening supporting youth sailing scholarships and Gold Star family programming across South Florida. The Foundation’s signature fundraising event will bring together community and military leaders for a meaningful night of patriotism, purpose and impact.
To RSVP, contact info@lycsf.org.
Sage Steele
Event Emcee & Broadcast Journalist
We are excited to announce Sage Steele as the emcee for our 4th Annual Evening Honoring the Military. Sage is currently the host of The Sage Steele Show on Bill Maher’s podcast network, Club Random Studios. This highly respected broadcaster is best known for her 16-year tenure at ESPN, where she hosted SportsCenter, as well as various live events, such as the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals and The Masters. Outside of sports, Sage has hosted events like The Scripps National Spelling Bee and The Miss America Pageant. With a journalism career that began in local markets and led to regional networks, Sage has a wealth of experience in the industry.
Dedicated to philanthropy, Sage serves on the boards of The Boys & Girls Club of America, The V Foundation for Cancer Research, and the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. She also volunteers with organizations like The Alzheimer’s Association and is active in her local church. A proud mother of three, Sage’s personal life reflects her commitment to family and community.
Sage comes from a military family, which is what inspired her to emcee our event. Her father and uncle are West Point graduates and Army veterans. Her father, Gary Steele, was the first black varsity football player at West Point during the mid-1960s. We’re honored to have Sage Steele host our 4th Annual Evening Honoring the Military.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Military Sponsors
The Robert T. Friedman Family Foundation
John Ulbrich Charitable Trust, Inc.
Table Sponsors
The Rielly Family
The Drum Family
Malcolm Farrel & Pamela Flaherty
Jeff & Michele Thomas
Craig & Ann Cadwalader
JD & Mary Rulien
Robert & Lorrie Roschman Family
The Carroll Group of Morgan Stanley
Sherra & Todd Payne Family
Underwriters
The Rick & Rita Case Family Fund
The Hudson Family Foundation
The Lozick Family Foundation
Robert T. Friedman Family Foundation
Ross Family Fund
John Jay Mann, Jr. and Sandi Mann
Joseph & Judy Sebring
Jack & Susan Loving
The Geary Family
George & Maryanna Uznis
James Maus
Eric Hill
Richard & Christine Welch
Dr. Harry & Ann Marie Moon
David & Lisa Burgess
In Kind
Donate Directly to our Young Sailors
| Gold Star Sailing Camp — 18 Kids | |
|---|---|
| Everglades Tour | $400 |
| Teambuilding Excursion | $500 |
| Lifejackets (total for 18) [Generously Provided by The Geary Family] | $550 |
| Painting Party for the kids [Generously Provided by Dr. Harry & Ann Marie Moon] | $700 |
| Bowling Party and Dinner [Generously Provided by Richard & Christine Welch] | $850 |
| Lodging/Accommodations for 1 Gold Star kid (18 needed) [1 Provided by TOTE Group] | $1,100 per sailor |
| Lunch for the Camp [Generously Provided by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital] | $2,000 |
| Breakfast for the kids for the week [Generously Provided by David & Lisa Burgess] | $2,000 |
| Ground Transportation for Camp [Generously Provided by The Lozick Family Foundation] | $2,500 |
| Gold Star Sailing Swag Bags! Any amount appreciated! Each year we provide the Gold Star kids and coaches with sailing essentials including: rash guards, backpacks, shirts, shorts, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen. | Up to $15,000 |
| Learn to Sail Scholarships — Teaches a Child to Sail for the Summer | $1,000 per sailor |
| City of Fort Lauderdale Summer Sailing Camp — 38 children for Summer 2024 | |
| 2-week beginner summer sailing camp for a child | $600 per sailor |
| Lunch for Camps [Generously Provided by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital] | $2,000 |
| Competition Grants — Provides funding for a young sailor to compete internationally | $1,250 per sailor |