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, has kicked off its Memorial May campaign. People of all ages can join the month-long national movement to honor and remember our fallen heroes.

The campaign will travel through Wood County on Monday with stops at Municpal Park, 945 Elm St., Perrysburg, at 5:30 p.m.; Kroger Marketplace, 1094 N. Main St., at 6:30 p.m. and walking to the Bowling Green Fire Division, 552 E. Court St., where they will be at 8 p.m.

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 33 VA National Cemeteries.

“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 and fundraise at carrytheload.org/Memorial-May.

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.