Military Retirees to host Veterans Awareness Walk
Free Press staff report | 6/20/2024, 7 a.m.
The Military Retirees Club of Richmond is calling on veterans, service members and military families to participate in their first “Bridge Over Troubled Waters Walk” on Saturday, June 29, at Belle Isle.
The event aims to bring more attention to suicide prevention and the opioid crisis affecting the military community. Participants will gather at 7 a.m. in the Dominion Energy parking lot adjacent to the foot of the Belle Isle Pedestrian Bridge to register for the 5K walk, which begins at 7:30 a.m.
The route will take walkers around Brown’s Island, allow for a photo opportunity at the Tredegar Iron Works, cross over the Belle Isle Pedestrian Bridge, and conclude back at the Dominion parking lot.
Refreshments and entertainment will be provided after the walk.
The “Bridge Over Troubled Waters Walk” is being held to show support for veterans, active service members, and their families affected by mental health issues and substance abuse. For additional information, please contact the Military Retirees Club of Richmond at (804) 400-9473.