Wreaths Across America Receives $50,000 Donation from National Association of Independent Truckers (NAIT)
For the Fourth Consecutive Year, Wreaths Across America Receives $50,000 Donation designated to assist Independent Truckers wanting to help transport wreaths to honor fallen soldiers
Wreaths Across America Receives $50,000 Donation from National Association of Independent Truckers (NAIT)
Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) accepted a contribution of $50,000 from the National Association of Independent Truckers (NAIT) and insurance partner IAT TransGuard, a member of IAT Insurance Group. This is the fourth consecutive year that NAIT and its partner have directly contributed to helping WAA move the mission across the country. The contribution will be used to offset fuel costs for independent truckers wanting to help deliver the live balsam wreaths from Maine to one of WAA’s nearly 1,700 participating cemeteries.
"Fuel assistance is extremely important to me," said Independent Driver Justin Schoot. "Every year I donate my time and truck because I believe the Wreaths Across America effort is a worthy cause. Some years are better than others, and the fact that NAIT donates money to help supplement fuel costs allows me as a sole owner operator to honor our fallen troops."
"As an insurance carrier for major Motor Carriers not only is Wreaths Across America a nice parallel to what we do, it's a cause that's near and dear to the heart of our team," said Scott Miller, Vice President of IAT TransGuard, an insurance partner of NAIT. "Charitable giving is in the fabric of our culture, and we're proud to team up with NAIT once again to provide fuel and lay wreaths in honor of our veterans across the country. We look forward to carrying on this tradition for years to come."
"Wreaths Across America continues to resonate more and more with Americans across the country, and with that support, the program grows and the need for professional drivers and equipment to deliver wreaths increases," said Don Queeney, Director of Transportation, Wreaths Across America. "Our reliance on independent truck drivers cannot be understated when talking about the success of National Wreaths Across America Day. With this generous donation from NAIT, professional drivers who might not have had the means to participate, now will be able to join the mission."
If you are an independent truck driver interested in hauling a load of veterans' wreaths this December, please visit www.trucking.wreathsacrossamerica.org/volunteer or email trucking@wreathsacrossamerica.org to speak with a member of the WAA Transportation Team.
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About NAIT (National Association of Independent Truckers)
The National Association of Independent Truckers (NAIT) was founded in 1981 to support the needs of independent contractor small-business owners in the trucking industry. Over the years NAIT has established long-term partnerships with providers that share its dedication to the industry and has worked with them to develop a comprehensive catalog of benefits to serve its members. They are based out of Kansas City, MO. For more information, visit www.naitusa.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Amber Caron
Wreaths Across America
(207) 513-6457
acaron@wreathsacrossamerica.org
Taylor Evans
Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
IAT Insurance Group
(919) 744-2136
taylor.evans@iatinsurance.com
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Did you know that Wreaths Across America now offers recurring sponsorships? You can select the occurrence and cancel or pause anytime! Register now by completing this form! (https://tinyurl.com/n735zrbr)
What does it mean to sponsor a wreath? It means you are supporting a yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Your sponsorship will support the new and existing programs developed to share the mission. And, it will place a wreath to honor an American hero at one of more than 3,700 participating locations this year on National Wreaths Across America Day – a day set aside to lay gathers as Americans with the same goal.
We can’t do that without your support, though. Your sponsorship will ensure a hand-crafted wreath of all-American balsam and hand-tied with a red velvet bow here in Columbia Falls, Maine. It will then be sent to one of our participating locations, where a volunteer will place it on the marker of a hero. That volunteer will then “say their name” to ensure that the legacy of duty, service, and sacrifice is never forgotten.
So, what does it mean to sponsor a wreath? It means you have the opportunity to join a grateful nation in saying “thank you” to those who stepped up to serve.
*Please Note: Specific locations designated as "ceremonial-only" accept a limited number of sponsorships. Any additional sponsorships received beyond those used for the ceremony will be distributed to other locations.