ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, a national nonprofit founded in Rogers, hosted its first ever “Carry the Load” event in northwest Arkansas on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park.

The rainy weather conditions didn’t stop participants and organizers said it’s no excuse to “sit this one out.”

“Whether it’s raining, snowing, sleeting, sunny – we’ve got to appreciate this life,” said CEO and Founder of SDIA Sgt. Major Lance Nutt. “There are so many men and women who have died for us who don’t get to enjoy opportunities like this so, we weren’t going to miss it.”