JHQVAMC hosts VA2K Walk & Roll to promote healthy lifestyles
Participants of the VA2K register at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center’s (JHQVAMC) starting line Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Photo by Joshua S. Higgins, public affairs officer)
By Cory Chapin, Public Affairs Specialist
VA’s 13th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event returned May 17, 2023, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, here, with goals of moving the body in support whole health and well-being, while also helping homeless Veterans.
Employees and the community participated in the free event which included a two-kilometer walk (1.24 miles) and yoga and meditation sessions.
To help area homeless Veterans, participants were encouraged to bring a donation such as clothing, toiletries, packaged food or bottled water. Donations collectedwill be distributed to local homeless Veterans.
Since 2011, more than $3 million in donations have been raised nationally to help homeless Veterans.