Success Story

IAVA Helps Carry the Load
May 2 2012

On Wednesday, May 2nd, dozens of IAVA members and supporters united to march with Carry the Load and highlight the true meaning of Memorial Day. Carry the Load's route will travel 1,700 miles from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX in 27 days - allowing thousands of Americans to participate and remind the country what the national holiday is all about.

The dedicated IAVA contingent gathered in the early morning - in a rainy Central Park - to embark on a five-mile march which ended at IAVA HQ in midtown Manhattan.

Feeling inspired, several members of IAVA's group joined 9/11 families for the next five-mile segment as they marched towards the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

IAVA was honored to join Carry the Load in this historic and critical mission. Donate to Carry the Load here.



About Carry the Load
Carry the Load is a nonprofit organization dedicated to returning the focus of Memorial Day to the sacrifice of America's service members. They have embarked on a 27 day, 1700 mile journey from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX. People are encouraged to share in the sacrifice by joining for a five-mile segment to help Carry the Load.

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