By: Erika Esquivel
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The 14th annual Carry The Load campaign will run through El Paso on May 16.
Carry The Load is a non-profit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
The campaign began on April 29 and lasts through Memorial Day.
People of all ages can join the month-long national movement to honor and remember our fallen heroes.
This year, thousands of participants will walk in Carry The Load’s National Relay which spans 20,000 miles, 48 states, and 69 community events including 33 VA National Cemeteries.
On Thursday, May 16 the public will walk with Carry The Load’s National Relay through El Paso and Las Cruces.
See the full route guide here.
“Memorial May unites thousands of people under a common purpose, and it’s been incredible to see participants honor our fallen heroes together,” says Stephen Holley, co-founder, president and CEO of Carry The Load and Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL. “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.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.
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.
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