May 3, 2021
10th annual Carry the Load for Memorial May awareness
NEW HAVEN (May 3) — A 15,500-mile national relay and rallies in more than 70 cities in all 50 states, all to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s military, veterans, first responders and their families. See more HERE.
May 3, 2021
Carry the Load campaign shares true meaning of Memorial Day
INDIANAPOLIS (May 3) — “Carry the Load” started as a one-day march and has grown into a 15,000 mile relay. See more HERE.
April 29, 2021
Carry The Load: Ambassador JJ Leonard shares “Who Are You Carrying?”
SEATTLE, April 29, 2021 - “Carry The Load” kicks off its National Relay today in Seattle. Learn more about its mission and why to have a good answer to "Who Are You Carrying?". Watch the full interview with Carry The Load Ambassador J.J. Leonard.
April 29, 2021
‘Carry the Load’ National Relay starting in Seattle today
SEATTLE, April 29, 2021 - “Carry The Load” kicks off its National Relay today in Seattle. Watch the full interview with Carry The Load's National Relay Director Matt Fryman.
April 29, 2021
Carry The Load: 10th anniversary of honoring nation’s heroes with march from Seattle to Dallas
SEATTLE, April 29, 2021 - “Carry The Load” kicks off its National Relay today in Seattle. What started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has grown to be a nationwide movement of honoring our heroes. Watch the full interview with Carry The Load Ambassador J.J. Leonard.
March 9, 2021
Marine veteran in cancer fight gets help from his ‘tribe’
A frequent volunteer who raises money and awareness for veteran assistance organizations, watches his friends and fellow veterans band together to help him instead. "It's just one of those things you never want to have happen to you. But the true definition of tribe is all of these people getting together and doing these different events to try to help us out, and help us with one less thing to worry about, so that we can focus on the battle of cancer right now," says Carnell. View the full interview.
March 4, 2021
Podcast: US Army Veteran and Carry The Load Board Member, Mrs. Hallie Johnston
This episode is dedicated to all the men and women who are serving and have served our country. Thank you for your service. Listen to this episode to learn about Mrs. Hallie Johnston, who grew up in a military family and served in the aviation unit of the army as a Black Hawk assault helicopter pilot. Hear Mrs. Johnston share her personal experiences from her time at West Point and beyond, and how she acclimated to society after the Army. Check out the Podcast.
November 19, 2020
Employee Volunteer Spotlight: Marty Sheetz – Engaging her colleagues in philanthropy is personal
As we mark Veterans Day this month, we are highlighting causes and individuals with a connection to the military. The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation provides grants to organizations serving active duty military and Veterans. Many Delta Dental employees have a personal connection to and feel deeply passionate about supporting those who serve and have served our country through philanthropy and volunteering. One such employee is Marty Sheetz, vice president of customer onboarding and operations. Her son is an Active Duty Marine.
November 13, 2020
Veterans Day 2020: PEOPLE Honors Heroes Who Find Sweet Ways to Serve Others After Active Duty
These military vets are bringing their love of service to their communities. “People come out and walk with us in memory of a loved one,” says Holley. “But we really started this for ourselves. What we didn’t anticipate was the support and goodwill from so many people who appreciate what we’re doing.” Read the full article.
November 13, 2020
Military Service Taught Me the Value of Preparation, Providing Sound Advice and Conveying Confidence Under Pressure
Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans – each man and woman that put on a uniform and took the oath of office to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, regardless of the sacrifices that commitment required. Read the full article.