Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
06/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2026 10:24
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist to Join Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township 5th Annual Heroic Veterans Walk, Run & Roll on Saturday
LANSING, Mich. - Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist and Chesterfield Township Supervisor Brad Kersten will join veterans, residents and community leaders on Saturday, June 6, at Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township (MVHCT) for the Home's 5th Annual Heroic Walk, Run & Roll 5K and 0.5-Mile Walk. The annual event honors Michigan veterans and raises awareness of the care and services provided to those who have served our nation.
Held on the MVHCT campus at 47901 Sugarbush Rd., the event will begin with a 0.5-Mile Walk at 9:15 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:45 a.m. During the event, staff and volunteers will assist veteran members by pushing wheelchairs during the 0.5-mile walk, while others will accompany veterans in specialized "chariots" during the 5K race. A silent auction will also be held on-site. Photos from last year's event are available on the Home's Facebook page.
WHO: Lt. Gov. Gilchrist, Chesterfield Township Supervisor Brad Kersten, MVHCT veteran members, staff, volunteers and community members
WHAT: 5th Annual MVHCT Heroic Veterans Walk, Run & Roll
WHEN: June 6 at 9:15 a.m.
WHERE: MVHCT at 47901 Sugarbush Rd., Chesterfield Township
Registration is $40 for the 5K Walk/Run and $30 for the 0.5-Mile Walk. Walk-up registration will be available from 7:30-9:45 a.m. on the day of the event, though advance online registration is encouraged. To register, visit MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll. All proceeds from the event benefit the MVH Charitable Support Fund, which supports quality-of-life programs and initiatives for veteran members.
The Home also welcomes monetary donations from individuals and organizations. Donations may be made on-site during the event by cash or check, or online through Michigan Veteran Homes - Make a Gift. Checks should be made payable to MVHCT and mailed to:
Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township
Attn: Hilary Kuretich
47901 Sugarbush Rd.
Chesterfield Township, MI 48047
Please include "CSF Donation" in the memo line.
For more information about supporting the mission and veteran members of MVHCT, contact Hilary Kuretich at [email protected]. Individuals interested in making a gift to Michigan Veteran Homes may also contact Ryan Engle at [email protected].
Media should plan to arrive at 8:45 a.m. or earlier to capture footage of the pre-race remarks. Media are asked to RSVP to Michael Kroll at 517-285-9734 or [email protected] .
Held on the MVHCT campus at 47901 Sugarbush Rd., the event will begin with a 0.5-Mile Walk at 9:15 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:45 a.m. During the event, staff and volunteers will assist veteran members by pushing wheelchairs during the 0.5-mile walk, while others will accompany veterans in specialized "chariots" during the 5K race. A silent auction will also be held on-site. Photos from last year's event are available on the Home's Facebook page.
WHO: Lt. Gov. Gilchrist, Chesterfield Township Supervisor Brad Kersten, MVHCT veteran members, staff, volunteers and community members
WHAT: 5th Annual MVHCT Heroic Veterans Walk, Run & Roll
WHEN: June 6 at 9:15 a.m.
WHERE: MVHCT at 47901 Sugarbush Rd., Chesterfield Township
Registration is $40 for the 5K Walk/Run and $30 for the 0.5-Mile Walk. Walk-up registration will be available from 7:30-9:45 a.m. on the day of the event, though advance online registration is encouraged. To register, visit MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll. All proceeds from the event benefit the MVH Charitable Support Fund, which supports quality-of-life programs and initiatives for veteran members.
The Home also welcomes monetary donations from individuals and organizations. Donations may be made on-site during the event by cash or check, or online through Michigan Veteran Homes - Make a Gift. Checks should be made payable to MVHCT and mailed to:
Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township
Attn: Hilary Kuretich
47901 Sugarbush Rd.
Chesterfield Township, MI 48047
Please include "CSF Donation" in the memo line.
For more information about supporting the mission and veteran members of MVHCT, contact Hilary Kuretich at [email protected]. Individuals interested in making a gift to Michigan Veteran Homes may also contact Ryan Engle at [email protected].
Media should plan to arrive at 8:45 a.m. or earlier to capture footage of the pre-race remarks. Media are asked to RSVP to Michael Kroll at 517-285-9734 or [email protected] .
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