Carry The Load’s Memorial May Campaign Helps More Americans Honor and Remember Fallen Heroes Across the U.S.
April 16 2024 - 10:48AM
Carry The Load, a non-profit that provides active ways to connect
Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first
responders, and their families, kicks off its Memorial May campaign
on Monday, April 29. People of all ages can join the month-long
national movement to honor and remember our fallen heroes.
The 14th annual Memorial May campaign will stay true to its
roots of connecting people to the true meaning of Memorial Day.
What started in 2011 as one Memorial Day march has catapulted in
numbers and impact. This year, thousands of participants will walk
in Carry The Load’s National Relay that spans 20,000 miles, 48
states, and 69 community events including 32 VA National
Cemeteries. The relay will converge at the Dallas Memorial March on
Memorial Day weekend.
New in 2024
Carry The Load is introducing an exciting new element of
innovation to make a bigger impact. Upon registering at
www.carrytheload.org, volunteers can download the Good Move app, a
gamified activity tracking app that allows individuals to easily
utilize their mobile device for fundraising progress and health
activities such as steps walked on a live leaderboard. All
participants are encouraged to register and download the Good Move
app.
“We’re building on previous years’ momentum with elements like
the Good Move app to deepen personal engagement and help
participants strengthen their connections with each other,” says
Stephen Holley, co-founder, president and CEO of Carry The Load and
Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL. “Memorial May unites thousands of people
under a common purpose, and it’s been incredible to see
participants honor our fallen heroes together.”
How to get involved
- People of all ages can register for free to walk with the
National Relay team, attend a Community Event, and fundraise at
carrytheload.org/Memorial-May.
- Join the Dallas Memorial March.
- Host a Carry it Anywhere event on your own.
- Educate youth with Carry The Flag activities that help inspire
patriotism.
Carry The Load raises much needed funds to assist with many
challenges facing our military, veterans, first responders, and
their families. The non-profit’s goal this year is $2 million
through peer-to-peer fundraising. Since 2011, Carry The Load has
raised more than $42 million, with a remarkable 93% of donations
going toward its programs.
JPMorgan Chase is the title sponsor of Carry The Load’s National
Relay for the 10th consecutive year. Additional corporate partners
include Energy Transfer; FirstNet®, Built with AT&T; Frito-Lay
(PepsiCo); Henry Schein, Inc.; and TACenergy. The VA National
Cemetery Administration is a strategic partner.
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ABOUT CARRY THE LOAD
Carry The Load is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2011 by veteran
U.S. Navy SEALs Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley. Carry The Load's
mission is to provide active ways to honor and remember our
nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by
our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. For
more, visit www.carrytheload.org or carrytheload.org/newsroom.
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- Carry The Load Co-Founders invite Americans to Honor and
Remember Fallen Heroes across the U.S. during its Memorial May
awareness campaign from April 29-Memorial Day.
- Carry The Load's Dallas Memorial March Storyboard Procession to
Honor and Remember Fallen Heroes
Renee Cossman
Carry The Load
renee.cossman@carrytheload.org