Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids to Host Veterans Day 5 Remembrance Walk, Roll & Run

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) in partnership with Zero Day will host their Veterans Day 5 Remembrance 0.5-Mile Walk/Roll, 5K and 5-Mile Run on November 9, 2024 at 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. Event check-in will take place beginning at 7:15 a.m. The Kent County Honor Guard will present the colors while Army Veteran Danielle Engle will sing the national anthem. The 5-mile run will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 5K at 8:50 a.m. and the 0.5-mile remembrance walk at 9 a.m.

Registration for the race is open and will accommodate walk ups the morning of the event. To register, sign up here: Veterans Day 5. Please enter in off Monroe Ave. NE and follow signs for parking and check-in.

"We are always seeking opportunities to enrich the lives of the veteran members living at the Home as well as providing ways for the greater community of Grand Rapids to engage with veteran members," said Ryan Engle, director of development and strategic engagement for Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH). "The funds raised through the event will support the charitable support fund that provides therapeutic and leisure activities for every veteran member we have the honor and privilege to care for."

Zero Day will donate 100% of the event proceeds and donations to MVHGR following the event. Special thanks to myTeam Triumph - Michigan Chapter for coordinating Angels to push some of the Home's members as Captains in the 5K run. Anyone interested in this opportunity can email [email protected] or visit myTeam Triumph - Michigan Chapter.

Participants, volunteers and spectators are invited to join veteran members and staff in the Home's bistro for the SpartanNash Community Pancake Breakfast from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Race participants, volunteers and veteran members will receive complimentary breakfast courtesy of SpartanNash while guests are asked to make a minimum $5 donation to MVHGR. This year's race is supported by Zero Day, SpartanNash, myTeam Triumph - Michigan Chapter, The McGraw Family and Village Caregiving.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Veterans Day 5, please email [email protected].

In support of life enrichment activities that improve the quality of life for members, the Home is seeking monetary donations which can be made on-site during the race by cash or check, online at Michigan Veteran Homes - Make a Gift or checks can be written to MVHGR and mailed to 2950 Monroe Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.

Media should plan to be in place at the home no later than 8:15 a.m. and should RSVP to Michael Kroll at 517-285-9734 or [email protected].