Heroes on the Water Joins Carry The Load to honor Memorial May
April 17 2024 - 2:57PM
Heroes on the Water is proud to announce it will be a Carry The
Load non-profit partner for the 2024 Memorial May campaign. 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. Together, we will kick off Memorial
May on Monday, April 29th.
"In the spirit of remembrance, Heroes on the Water will once
again join Carry The Load to focus on the true meaning of Memorial
Day this May. Together we will pay homage to those who made the
ultimate sacrifice, granting us unparalleled freedoms. We are
excited to announce that we will be hosting a new kayaking leg in
Fort Worth, where participants will paddle alongside the marchers
on the Trinity River.” - Neil Mullaney, Col (Ret) USAF, Heroes on
the Water Executive Director.
As one of Carry the Load’s non-profit partners since 2011, the
team at Heroes on the Water is excited to provide an opportunity
for people to participate in the Fort Worth relay in a different
yet still meaningful way. The kayak event will take place on a half
mile route along the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Texas. We will
paddle along with the relay marchers with the conclusion to take
place at the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial rally.
This route is appropriate for all ages and skill levels. There are
opportunities to participate and volunteer. More details and sign
up can be found on the Heroes on the Water Ambassador Eventbrite
page. Participation is limited so consider signing up
early.
Supporters are encouraged to join any of our Heroes on the Water
teams and raise funds for our local and national team throughout
the month of May.
“The funds we raise through our Carry The Load teams across the
country, provide additional resources for healing and wellness to
our veterans, first responders and their families. Together, let us
extend our support to these heroes fostering solace and renewal in
their journey towards healing,” says Mullaney.
How to get involved:
- People of all ages can donate to any of our teams or attend a
relay at a location near them. Join national team or Join a
local team.
- Join us on the water at our Fort Worth kayaking event (space is
limited)
- Join us at the Dallas Memorial March.
“Since the first Carry The Load event on Memorial Day in 2011,
we’ve collaborated with like-minded organizations to help
strengthen each other’s mission,” says Stephen Holley, co-founder,
president and CEO of Carry The Load and veteran U.S. Navy SEAL.
“It's truly inspiring to see the positive impact our collaboration
with Heroes on the Water has had on the lives of so many people
over the years.”
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ABOUT HEROES ON THE WATERFounded in 2007, Heroes on the Water is
a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides recreational wellness
experiences to veterans, first responders and their families. Our
primary modality is kayak fishing which has proven cognitive and
emotional benefits. These programs incorporate structured
activities in a pressure-free environment creating opportunities
for community building and personal healing. Our participants
receive much needed camaraderie and support.
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ABOUT CARRY THE LOADCarry The Load is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
founded in 2011 by veteran U.S. Navy SEALs Clint Bruce and Stephen
Holley. Carry The Load's mission is to provide active ways to
connect Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans,
first responders, and their families. It focuses on three outreach
programs: Awareness, Continuum of Care, and Education. For more,
visit www.carrytheload.org | Media Resources
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Laura Lindsey
Heroes On The Water
214-295-4541
laura.lindsey@heroesonthewater.org