Veterans Day 5 Race Raises Funds for Veteran Homes
Dozens joined a 5-mile run, a 5K and a remembrance walk at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids to support veterans' care.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Dozens of people participated in the Veterans Day 5 race at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event raised more than $3,000 toward a $5,000 goal for the facility.
Why it matters
The event is intended to bring the community together to celebrate veterans and their service. Proceeds support the Michigan Veteran Homes Charitable Support Fund, which benefits residents of the home.
As of Saturday morning, more than $3,000 had been raised toward the $5,000 goal for Michigan Veteran Homes. The race offered a 5-mile run, a 5K and a 0.5-mile remembrance walk/roll.
The players
Michigan Veteran Homes
A state-run long-term care facility in Grand Rapids that provides residential care and support services to military veterans and their families.
Zero Day
The organizer of the Veterans Day 5 race, which directed all event proceeds and donations to the home's charitable fund.
myTeam Triumph
An organization that coordinated volunteers to push veterans in wheelchairs during the 5K run.
The details
Zero Day is donating all event proceeds and donations to the Michigan Veteran Homes Charitable Support Fund. myTeam Triumph coordinated volunteers to push veterans in wheelchairs during the 5K run.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Veterans Day 5 race held at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids.
Philanthropy Context
Community-organized races that direct proceeds to a single state veterans' facility follow a model of local fundraising supplementing care at the Michigan Veteran Homes Charitable Support Fund. The event's growing participation each year indicates sustained local support for the facility.
Residents who want to support veterans can contribute to the Michigan Veteran Homes Charitable Support Fund or join future community events benefiting the facility. Participation in the race has grown every year, so volunteer and donation opportunities may continue to expand.
The takeaway
Community races can meaningfully add to the resources of veterans' care facilities when proceeds are directed to a dedicated support fund. Supporting local events is one practical way residents can help veterans in their own area.
Further reading
Explore more philanthropy coverage to see how other community events in Grand Rapids are raising funds.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WOODTV.
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