Carry the Load honors fallen veterans, walking in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Carry the Load is on its 20,000 mile journey across 48 states, and it is stopping in Wichita on Friday. People of all ages can register for free to walk with the National Relay team or fundraise at carrytheload.org/Memorial-May.
The group is inviting the public to walk with them along their route. They will begin at the Andover Fire Station at 6 a.m., then travel along 13th to Regal Warren East, then leave there at 8 a.m. to walk to Ross Dress for Less on Kellogg.
Carry The Load raises money to help with challenges military, veterans, first responders, and their families face. The non-profit’s goal this year is $2 million.
The relay will end at the Dallas Memorial March on Memorial Day weekend.
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New this year, when people register at www.carrytheload.org, volunteers can download the Good Move app which allows people to use their phones for fundraising progress and health activities such as steps walked on a live leaderboard.
“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.”
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