PepsiCo 'Rolling Remembrance' completes cross country journey to White Plains
Richard LiebsonWHITE PLAINS — PepsiCo employees completed an 8,000 mile cross country relay Friday, arriving at the company's White Plains headquarters after raising more than $200,000 for the children of serviced members who lost their lives.
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The fourth annual "Rolling Remembrance" tour saw 37 PepsiCo drivers, who are also military veterans, drive a meandering route that began April 20 in Seattle. They carried a U.S. flag that had flown on a Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan, passing it along to each driver.
“Since its creation in 2015, Rolling Remembrance has grown every year, with more and more associates getting involved and helping to raise awareness and funds,” said Jim Farrell, Vice President of Logistics, Distribution and Transportation for PepsiCo North America Beverages.
The event raises funds and awareness for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, which provides children who lost parents in the line of duty with resources to help them receive a college education.
PepsiCo has raised about $560,000 for the group.
Visit fallenpatriots.org to make a donation.