WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The White River Junction VA Medical Center is scheduled to hold its 13th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event on Wednesday, May 17, beginning at 10 a.m.

The community is invited to participate in the VA2K event which includes a 2-kilometer — or 1.24-mile — walk. The event is free and offers a rolling start time until 2 p.m.

Donations of new clothing, sleeping bags, tents and gift cards to large box stores for local homeless veterans also will be accepted. No used donations are allowed. Donations for food, water and hygiene products cannot be accepted. Donations are not required in order to participate.

Community groups interested in participating in the event can contact Alicia Groft, the local VA2K coordinator, at 802-295-9363 ext. 6343 or via email at Alicia.Groft@va.gov. More information about the event is online at: va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/va2k.asp.

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