April 23, 2024
Heroes on the Water Joins Carry The Load to Honor Memorial May
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April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
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 WATER
Founded 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. HeroesontheWater.org | Operation Early Impact Study | Success Stories
ABOUT CARRY THE LOAD
Carry 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
April 22, 2024
Henry Schein Supports The ‘Carry The Load’ Memorial May Campaign For Third Consecutive Year
BusinessWire
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that for the third consecutive year it is supporting the Carry The Load® Memorial May campaign, a month-long Memorial Day awareness program providing active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by the U.S. military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
“Team Schein looks forward to participating in Carry The Load events this May in recognition of the individuals who have served and are currently serving our country”
Since 2022, Team Schein has walked throughout the country to honor and remember the nation’s fallen heroes. For a recap of last year’s rally at Henry Schein’s Corporate Headquarters in Melville, click here.
As a national sponsor, Henry Schein is supporting activities being held across the U.S. during May through its businesses and corporate organizations. The participating businesses include North American Rescue (NAR), Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One, joined by Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program, and Henry Schein’s Veterans Engagement Team (VET) Employee Resource Group. Additionally, the businesses will once again sponsor the flagship event, the Dallas Memorial March, a two-day celebration of heroes, remembrance of the fallen, and education in respectful observance of Memorial Day.
“Team Schein looks forward to participating in Carry The Load events this May in recognition of the individuals who have served and are currently serving our country,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “As a Company with many Team Schein Members who fulfilled military duties, we value the contributions service members bring to our organizations, families, and communities. It is important that on this Memorial Day, we pause and remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy each day.”
Beginning on April 29, 2024, Team Schein Members around the country will walk in the National Relay, attend community events, and fundraise for the nation’s heroes. Henry Schein Cares, NAR, Henry Schein Dental, Henry Schein Medical, and Henry Schein One will sponsor the following community events and the Dallas Memorial March:
- May 1, 2024 – Melville, New York
- May 4, 2024 – Reno/Sparks, Nevada
- May 9, 2024 – Chicago, Illinois
- May 11, 2024 – Greer, South Carolina
- May 26 - 27, 2024 – Dallas, Texas
“Giving back to the communities we serve is an important part of our Team Schein culture,” said Ron South, Executive Sponsor of Henry Schein’s Veterans Engagement Team, and Chief Financial Officer. “Having the opportunity to walk throughout the month, in honor of our nation’s heroes, exemplifies the Company’s spirit of volunteerism, and we are delighted to be involved in this initiative.”
Carry The Load is a non-profit organization founded more than a decade ago as a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day and to raise awareness of the sacrifices surrounding men and women in uniform. Its Memorial May initiative was created to honor and remember the people who died while serving in the U.S. military.
“Seeing Team Schein join us in support of the Memorial May campaign for consecutive years further highlights our shared values and dedication to honoring our nation’s heroes,” said Stephen Holley, Co-founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Carry The Load. “Together, we continue to ensure the legacies of our service members and their families endure.”
Henry Schein’s participation in the Carry The Load program aligns with the Company’s ongoing support of veterans and service members. For example, VET, its Employee Resource Group for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, was created to unify veterans, their families, and Team Schein Members by fostering camaraderie, providing recruitment and advocacy for service members, and giving back to the community. VET helps to establish a forum for members to engage, collaborate, develop, and address the unique issues that veterans face, as well as assist in the Company’s outreach to veteran communities to enhance recruitment and onboarding efforts, and support Henry Schein's corporate citizenship philosophy through community engagement.
The Company is also a DOD SkillBridge authorized organization, providing service members with opportunities to enhance various skills through Henry Schein externships. Additionally, NAR, a Henry Schein Medical business, is a leading provider of survivability and casualty-care medical products to the defense and public safety markets.
For more information about the Carry The Load Memorial May campaign and to register for an event, please click here. For more information on Henry Schein’s Diversity & Inclusion efforts, please click here.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 25,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.
A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $12.3 billion in 2023, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.5 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.
For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on X.
About Carry the Load ®
Carry 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 honor and remember our nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. For more, visit www.carrytheload.org or carrytheload.org/newsroom. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Ann Marie Gothard
Vice President, Global Corporate Media Relations
annmarie.gothard@henryschein.com
(631) 390-8169
May 26, 2023
Carry The Load co-founder shares how nonprofit helped him during his own mental health struggle
DALLAS — "You learn more when you're getting your teeth kicked in, proverbially, than you do when things are going your way," said Stephen Holley.
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May 26, 2023
Carry The Load Hosts Dallas Memorial March
DALLAS - Carry The Load, a Dallas-based non-profit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders and their families, will host its 12th Annual Dallas Memorial March at Reverchon Park in Dallas on Sunday, May 28 at noon and continuing through the night until Monday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m. It is a culmination of a 20,000-mile National Relay that covers 48 states in 32 days as a part of Carry The Load’s Memorial May Awareness Program.
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May 25, 2023
Carry The Load National Relay nearing Dallas as they spread their Memorial Day message again
DALLAS — For a dozen years now, the volunteers and ambassadors of Carry The Load have taken their Memorial Day message on the road.
And, as those five teams inch closer on their journeys to Dallas, they say their motivation to spread that message remains as strong as ever.
The 2023 Carry The Load National Relay, with five routes in all, covers an estimated 20,000 miles, reaching 48 states in 32 days. The West Coast Route began in Seattle. The East Coast Route began in West Point, New York. The New England Route began in Burlington, Vermont. A Midwest Route started in Minneapolis. And the Mountain States Route started in Minot, North Dakota.
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May 25, 2023
The mission of Carry The Load | Honoring servicemembers and first responders who gave their lives
DALLAS - WFAA hosts a phone bank for Carry The Load. Thousands of people are making their way to North Texas in honor of servicemembers and first responders who gave their lives in greater service.
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May 25, 2023
Carry The Load stops in Texarkana to honor veterans ahead of Memorial Day
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Carry The Load is a national nonprofit organization that will be walking through the ArkLaTex in route to Dallas.
The Memorial Day walk started over ten years ago for veterans who felt like the nation had forgotten the meaning of Memorial Day.
“My job is to walk and talk with them (families of veterans) and make them know they are not the only one who is carrying them. We want to give them a little closure and realize they are not alone,” said spokesperson Xaki Mohamed.
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May 25, 2023
Walk to remember: Carry The Load takes steps to honor those who served
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Each stage of a 22-mile walk Thursday through Texarkana was a step toward returning meaning to Memorial Day, Carry The Load participants said.
The eight-person relay team that passed through the area is part of the New England Route, which started May 3 at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont. The group's trek includes several stops and public participation on the 3,700-mile journey to Dallas for a Memorial Day meetup with participants tracing four other routes around the country.
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May 16, 2023
GDL: Woody Williams Foundation Partners with ‘Carry the Load’ to Celebrate Memorial Day
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May 15, 2023
‘Carry The Load’: Actively honoring the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes
Making its way to Dallas, one step at a time. Literally.
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