Butler VA Hosts Annual VA 2K Walk & Roll Event

Butler, Pennsylvania — Butler VA Health Care System will be hosting the 15th Annual VA 2K Walk & Roll and Event May 20 – 22 at VA locations in Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties.  The annual event encourages people to live active lifestyles and allows participants to support homeless Veterans through voluntary donations of non-perishable food, clothing, and other personal care items.  VA medical centers across the nation participate in this event that often includes a short two-kilometer walk (or 1.24 miles).

“Promoting a healthy lifestyle that includes moving the body and making connections with others is the goal of the VA 2K event,” comments Meridith Paterson, Whole Health and VA 2K Coordinator.

Veterans and their families, VA employees and volunteers, and community partners are invited to participate in the walk and roll event and are encouraged to support the Homeless Veterans Program with a donation.  Requested items can be obtained by calling the Butler VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) office at 724-477-5010.

Butler VA’s 2K Walk & Roll events will be held on the following dates, rain or shine:

· May 20, 2025

11 am – 1 pm (EST)

Michael A. Marzano VA Outpatient Clinic (Mercer County)

295 North Kerrwood Drive, Suite 110

Hermitage, PA  16148

· May 21, 2025

11 am – 1 pm (EST)

Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center

353 North Duffy Road, Butler PA  16001

1:30 pm – 3 :30 pm (EST)

Butler VA Health Care System

325 New Castle Road, Butler PA  16001

Butler VA Hosts Annual VA2K Walk & Roll Event

· May 22, 2025

11:30 am – 12:30 pm (EST)

Lawrence County VA Clinic

1750 New Butler Road

New Castle, PA  16101

Last year, there were 210 participants and donations totaled $10,276.05.

The VA 2K event is presented by the VA’s Employee Whole Health Program and inspires Veterans and VA staff to live healthier lifestyles and reduce preventable injuries and illnesses. 

For more information about the VA 2K Walk & Roll event or to learn more about VA’s Whole Health approach to care go to www.va.gov/WholeHealth or call Karen Justi, Whole Health Program Manager, at 878-271-6717, or Meridith Paterson, Whole Health and VA 2K Coordinator, at 878-271-6718.

Veterans not enrolled are encouraged to visit us this day to start their enrollment journey. Bring a copy of your DD-214 and meet with an enrollment team member. More information on eligibility can be found at www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility or by calling Butler VA’s enrollment team at 800-362-8262.