Patriot Day

Various locations

On Patriot Day, Carry The Load remembers all those who served and sacrificed for our country. We encourage all Americans to take the day to reflect and honor our military, veterans, first responders, and their families, and volunteer with us to clean headstones and beautify VA National Cemeteries across the nation.

Sporting Clays

Elm Fork Shooting Sports 10751 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX, United States

Our annual event at Elm Fork shooting range, Dallas, raises much-needed funds and awareness to further Carry The Load’s mission through the end of the year and beyond.

J. P. Morgan Corporate Challenge

Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas, TX

Join us with J.P. Morgan for an event that offers companies opportunities to bond over a shared experience powered by […]

Heroes Challenge

Virtual

The Heroes Challenge is a fitness challenge developed to raise awareness of Carry The Load's mission — to remember those who have served our country and encourage all Americans to participate in honoring them. Use your workout to celebrate the military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

Carry The Load Scholarship Application

Virtual

The Carry The Load Scholarship is committed to ensuring the children of the fallen have the opportunity to thrive. Don't hesitate to apply for the $5,000 scholarship today.

100KMC

Virtual

Teams and individual participants can select from a variety of activities to log 100,000 meters from 12/1 - 12/31. All proceeds benefit Carry The Load.

Start of East Coast Route

West Point Cemetery 329 Washington Rd., West Point, NY, United States

The East Coast Route begins in the great state of New York and continues through NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, and TX. Please visit our Programs page for more details on our Memorial May Events.

Start of New England Route

Waterfront Park 20 Lake St., Burlington, VT, United States

The New England Route commences in the beautiful hills of Vermont and travels through ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, WV, KY, TN, GA, TN, AL, AR, LA, and TX. Please visit our Programs page for more details on our Memorial May Events.

Start of West Coast Route

Westlake Park 401 Pine St, Seattle, WA, United States

The Memorial March opens with the West Coast Route, starting at points across Washington State and moving south through OR, CA, NV, AZ, NM, and TX. Please visit our Programs page for more details on our Memorial May Events.

Start of Midwest Route

Gold Medal Park Second St. & 11th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join the Midwest Route in Minnesota, and travel through the American heartland across the states of WI, IL, MI, OH, KY, IN, MO, IA, NE, KS, OK, and TX. Please visit our Programs page for more details on our Memorial May Events.

Start of Mountain States Route

Oak Grove Park 170 Maple St., N. Fargo, ND, United States

The Mountain States Route opens in North Dakota and crosses the states of SD, WY, MT, ID, UT, CO, OK, and TX.

Dallas Memorial March

Reverchon Park 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX, United States

Memorial May culminates in the Dallas Memorial March at the historic Katy Trail. All participants are welcome, whether they walk for 20 hours or 20 minutes.

End of Memorial May Campaign

Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas, TX

Carry The Load remembers the sacrifice of our fallen heroes with a month-long series of marches, rallies and fundraising events all around the nation.

WFAA’s Memorial Day TV Special

Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas, TX

Tune in Live to WFAA at 4pm on Memorial Day or watch on WFAA+ to view this half hour special featuring the Dallas Memorial March and more showcasing how Carry The Load is working to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day.

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