DALLAS, March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For many,
Memorial Day marks the beginning of
summer and is oftentimes spent at backyard barbecues or shopping
for sales. But Chase, the U.S. consumer and commercial banking
business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., is stepping up to help make
Memorial Day meaningful in America
once again.
Chase has become the first official 2015 Relay and Dallas
Memorial March sponsor of Carry The Load. Carry The Load is a
nonprofit organization whose mission is to restore the true meaning
of Memorial Day. Programs for Carry
The Load connect civilians to our military and first responders, as
well as their families, who have sacrificed to ensure our
freedoms.
Memorial Day was first observed in
Waterloo, N.Y. in 1882. The
holiday's name became official in 1967, and it was established as
the last Monday in May in 1968. Carry The Load was formed in 2011
by former Navy SEALs to help remember, honor and celebrate those
who have paid the ultimate price.
Chase will be a presenting sponsor for Carry The Load's
"National Relay," a 27-day, 2,000-mile journey from the
U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., to Dallas. The Relay progresses 24 hours a day,
rain or shine, with walkers crossing 12 states and the District of Columbia between April 28 and May 24, 2015. It is used to
create national awareness for the mission and inspire Americans to
find ways to have a more meaningful Memorial
Day.
"The few serve the many. Our military and first responders serve
and save us every day," said Clint
Bruce, a former Navy SEAL and co-founder of Carry The Load.
"Carry The Load is about saying thank you. It is about reconnecting
America with those who sacrifice for us daily and honoring the
families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It means so
much to have a company like Chase, who can trace its history back
to our earliest days as a nation, carry the load with us."
Chase will also be a local sponsor for Carry The Load's Dallas
Memorial March on Memorial Day
weekend. The 20-hour and 15-minute walk through downtown
Dallas begins Sunday, May 24 and ends Monday, May 25. Last year's event drew an
estimated 25,000 participants.
The bank is also establishing local rallies in cities such as
Columbus, Ohio; Chicago; Jacksonville, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; San
Antonio; Houston; and
Phoenix; allowing Chase employees
and others in those communities to take part.
"Chase is honored to join Carry The Load in paying tribute to
the men and women who have given their lives in our defense, their
families and those who continue to put themselves in harm's way so
that we may enjoy our freedom," said Matt
Zames, Chief Operating Officer for JPMorgan Chase. "The
National Relay and community events are instrumental in connecting
the American people to our military and first responders and, most
importantly, remind us of the sacrifices they have made."
Chase's partnership with Carry The Load builds upon the firm's
larger commitment to help military members, veterans and their
families successfully transition to their post military service
lives. Since 2011, Chase has helped veterans and military family
members through its employment, housing and education programs.
Chase is a founder of the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a coalition of 190
companies dedicated to hiring veterans and military spouses.
People interested in participating, donating or volunteering for
a Carry The Load event can visit carrytheload.org to learn
more.
For more information about Carry The Load, to schedule an
interview or request additional photos, contact Renee Cossman at renee.cossman@fleishman.com.
About Carry The Load
Carry The Load is a registered
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by two former Navy
SEALs. Carry The Load's mission is to restore the true meaning of
Memorial Day by remembering, honoring and celebrating the
sacrifices made on our behalf by America's military, law
enforcement, fire and rescue personnel, as well as their families.
Funds raised during Memorial May programs allow Carry The Load to
grow its vision and execute its mission, as well as provide
existing nonprofit partners with valuable visibility, resources and
meaningful connections.
About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial
services firm with assets of $2.6
trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves nearly half
of America's households with a broad range of financial services,
including personal banking, small business lending, mortgages,
credit cards, auto financing and investment advice. Customers can
choose how and where they want to bank: More than 5,500 branches,
18,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go
to Chase.com.
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SOURCE Carry The Load