Honor Our Heroes
Join Carry The Load as we honor the sacrifices of our military, first responders, and their families. Together, we can truly make an impact for those who have served.
Donate To Support
Your generosity helps us honor our nation’s heroes all year long. With your gift, we can continue the mission to honor the sacrifices and dedication of our nation's heroes and their families.
NEW Online Store
Show your support in a whole new way with our expanded online store. Explore a wider selection of apparel, gear, and everyday essentials, all created to help you honor our nation’s heroes.
Honor A Loved One
Join us in paying tribute to a loved one by creating a Storyboard to have your hero added to our Tribute Wall. These heartfelt tributes are a powerful salute to our nation’s heroes.
About Us
Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that exists to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a few who carried the load for all. What started in 2011 as a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs has now grown into a nationwide movement with people honoring and remembering our nation’s heroes throughout the year.
Our Mission
Carry The Load’s mission is to provide active ways to honor and remember our nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Carry The Load works to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a few who carried the load for all.
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Raised Since 2011
300,218+
Participants
93%
of money raised goes towards programs
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Give A Gift
Advance Carry The Load's mission with a meaningful financial contribution, and make a lasting impact.
Shop & Giveback
Shop now and show your support for our heroes with every purchase. All sales help support our mission.
Tribute Wall
Honor a fallen hero by submitting a tribute to be featured on our Tribute Wall. We invite you to share who you are carrying.
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