AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center will host the 16th Annual National VA2K Walk and Roll event later this month to support homeless veterans.
The event will be on May 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the front lawn area of the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center, located at 6010 Amarillo Blvd. Officials said this free event is open to the public and will feature an opening ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by a 1.24-mile walk and conclude with family fun, food, activities, vendors and more.
The VA2K Walk and Roll event is presented by AVAHCS Housing First Program and Employee Whole Health Program. Organizers hope to encourage individuals to live an active lifestyle and support homeless veterans through voluntary donations of non-perishable foods and clothing items.
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While contributions are not required to participate, event organizers encourage people to bring items such as:
- new clothing
- toiletries
- packaged non-perishable foods
- canned foods
- sheets
- blankets
- towels
- wash cloths
- laundry bags
- detergent
- bottled water
These contributions will be collected and distributed to local homeless veterans…