How Forrest Frank’s Band Rename Raised $100K for Children in Need

What started as a simple name change has turned into something much bigger for Forrest Frank and Noah Hayden—a full-blown miracle.

The duo originally teamed up under the name Dawn Patrol, inspired by their love of surfing particularly early morning before their kids woke up. But after running into a legal issue, they turned to fans for help, launching a contest to rename the group and offering a $10,000 prize to the winner.

When it came time to award the prize, the winners chose to do something even more meaningful—donating the money to a cause close to their hearts: A Father’s Heart Ministry.

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The nonprofit is currently raising funds for a $250,000 project to build a Children’s Center in Las Flores, Guatemala—providing housing and education for children at risk of human trafficking. They were turned down for funding and have been looking for other ways to reach their goal to keep the project going.

What happened next? Nothing short of a miracle.

That initial $10K “Party Wave” quickly grew to $34,000 in just 17 hours—and has now swelled to $100,000 thanks to overwhelming generosity.

The organization’s founder has been sharing regular updates, showcasing construction progress and celebrating the impact of every gift. In one post, he expressed deep gratitude, saying,

“It takes many hands to fight the horrors of trafficking, and we are so grateful for those who have come alongside us.”

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