14th Annual VA 2K Walk & Roll

Join us, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 for VA's 2K Walk & Roll event!

This is a free, self-paced, two-kilometer (1.24 miles) walk.

This event is open to Veterans and employees.

The annual VA2K event encourages people to live active lifestyles and allows participants to support homeless Veterans through voluntary donations of cleaning items, storage containers or monetary donations. See our donation website: https://www.va.gov/.../work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/...

The VA2K Walk & Roll event is presented by the Employee Whole Health Program and inspires Veterans and VA Staff to live healthier lifestyles and reduce preventable injuries and illnesses.

• TIME AND DATE: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 15
• LOCATION: Various Zablocki VA venues:
o Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Lake Wheeler Pavilion, 5000 W. National Ave. (Pavilion is north of the medical center)
o Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University Ave., Green Bay
o Appleton VA Clinic, 10 Tri-Park Way, Appleton
o Union Grove VA Clinic, 21425 Spring St., Union Grove, WI
o Cleveland VA Clinic, 1205 North Avenue, Cleveland

MILWAUKEE EVENT DETAILS:
• The Walk & Roll 2K (1.24 miles) can be completed at any time on May 15. The mapped walking route is 2.2 laps around Lake Wheeler. Most participants are expected to take part during the lunch hours.
• VA and VA partners will offer a variety of resource tables for Veterans and staff 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Event includes wellness and homeless prevention resource information and live music.
• “Stuff the Bus”: In 2023, Milwaukee VA helped nearly 400 Veterans experiencing homelessness. The Milwaukee VA2K sets a donation goal to support newly housed Veterans. Donations will be collected at event location and loaded onto a bus located at the Lake Wheeler pavilion in Milwaukee. Suggested items: all-purpose household cleaners, laundry soap, dryer sheets, storage containers, laundry baskets dishwashing soap and WISGO cards.

GREEN BAY EVENT DETAILS:

• The Walk & Roll 2K (1.24 miles) can be completed anytime on May 15. The mapped walking route is 2.2 laps around the Milo C. Huempfner VA healthcare Center.
• VA Whole Health will offer a resource table for Veterans and staff 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• Event includes wellness and homeless prevention resource information.
• Free raffle ticket for those that sign up.
• Homeless program donations will be accepted at the VA2K sign up tables located just outside the VA Canteen. Suggested items: Hygiene and cleaning supplies.

APPLETON EVENT DETAILS:
• The Walk & Roll 2K (1.24 miles) can be completed at any time on May 15th. The mapped walking route is around the John H. Bradley VA Clinic and route will be outlined day of walk.
• VA resources will be available for Veterans & Staff, community partners have been invited to attend as well – VA2K committee members will be available from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. day of walk.
• Event will include wellness and homeless prevention program information.
• Donations will be accepted for the VA Homeless Programs, at a table by event registration. Suggested items: Personal Hygiene Products, Cleaning Supplies, Clothing

UNION GROVE EVENT DETAILS:
• The Walk & Roll 2K (1.24 miles) can be completed at any time on May 15th.
• Meet at Fairchild to start the walk.
• Voluntary donations can be dropped off at the start area.

CLEVELAND EVENT DETAILS:
• The Walk & Roll 2K (1.24 miles) can be completed anytime on May 15.
• Mapped route will be posted at the north side entrance/exit door prior to the event day.
• Voluntary donations for VA Homeless Program can be dropped off in the Cleveland CBOC now through May 15.​

Check out this local news story to learn how VA's Homeless Veteran Services helps support Veterans: Veteran escapes homelessness and gains new outlook, thanks to VA programming