08/08/2026
😜Well... Lindsey's at it again.
This time, she looked at a map of North Carolina and thought, "You know what? We should probably walk across that." 😅
With less than 100 days until the midterm elections, Operation Take Up Space is about so much more than putting one foot in front of the other. It's about reminding people that change doesn't happen because we wait for someone else to fix it—it happens when ordinary people decide to show up for one another.
If you've known Lindsey for more than two minutes, you know she has a hard time sitting on the sidelines when something matters. But perhaps more importantly, she believes leadership isn't about being the loudest person in the room—it's about creating space for others to discover their own voice.
That's exactly what Operation Take Up Space is all about.
This women veteran-led march—open to everyone—is a 300+ mile journey across North Carolina designed to demonstrate what ethical leadership, community, and people power look like in action.
The march begins during the September 11th anniversary weekend in Asheville and concludes on October 3rd in Wilmington. That same day, communities across the country will be invited to host their own local Take Up Space events as part of a nationwide day of action—showing that hope, courage, and community are contagious.
There are so many ways to help. You don't have to walk 300 miles to be part of this movement.
We're looking for people who want to:
Walk a few miles—or a few days—with us.
Drive a support vehicle.
Help coordinate meals and logistics.
Volunteer at one of our major community events.
Offer behind-the-scenes support before or during the march.
Use your unique skills to help bring this vision to life.
Our goal is to create as many on-ramps as possible because everyone has something valuable to contribute. Whether you have three weeks, three days, or three hours, there's a place for you.
Join an Information Session
Want to learn more before jumping in?
Join us virtually for one of our upcoming information sessions:
📅 Sunday, August 9 • 2:00 PM ET
https://actionnetwork.org/events/operation-take-up-space-female-veteran-led-march-for-your-rights-3/
We'll share the vision, the route, volunteer opportunities, and answer any questions you have about getting involved.
The future isn't something that simply happens to us. It's something we build—together.