Omaha VA hosting VA2K Walk & Roll to support homeless veterans
PRESS RELEASE
May 16, 2025
OMAHA, NE - The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System invites Veterans, staff, and the community to join the VA2K Walk & Roll on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Omaha VA Medical Center campus.
This fun, inclusive event combines fitness, wellness, and community support—all with a purpose. The VA2K encourages healthy activity while benefiting local homeless Veterans through voluntary donations.
Highlights of the event include:
• 2K Walk & Roll
• Health and Wellness Fair
• Food Trucks
• Live Music
• Movement Demonstrations
• Donation Drive to Help “Fill the Bus” for homeless Veterans
Participants are encouraged to bring easy-to-carry, non-perishable food donations to help fill a bus with goods that will directly benefit Veterans in need. Suggested items include beef jerky, tuna packets and protein bars. For a full list of suggested donations visit https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/USVHA/2025/05/05/file_attac…
Monetary donations can be made at https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/.
No registration is required. Simply come ready to walk, roll, donate, and support the health and well-being of Veterans.
For more information, please contact vhanwipublicaffairs@va.gov.
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VA2K Walk and Roll Event
Who: Veterans & the public are invited
When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Omaha VA Medical Center, 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105
Media contacts
Janelle Beswick, Public affairs officer
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