Name: Trek For Vets
Start: 2026-05-22T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Chelsea, Michigan

Walk Together for a Greater Purpose: Trek For Vets Comes to Chelsea. All are welcome.
On Friday, May 22, at 5:30 PM, our community will have the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful as Trek For Vets, a 1.4-mile walk, passes through Chelsea.
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a journey of hope.
Trek For Vets is a 500-mile walk across Michigan, covering 20 miles a day for 25 days, with a mission to raise awareness around veteran isolation, homelessness, and suicide. It’s a powerful reminder that the burdens people carry are often unseen—and that healing begins when people choose to walk alongside one another.
As the trek comes through Chelsea, everyone is invited to join for a portion of the walk, beginning at the M-52 Roundabout (near Robin Hills Farm, Mugg & Bopps/Vogels) and continuing into downtown. Whether walking the full distance or simply showing up in support, every step reflects a shared commitment to connection, compassion, and care.
To help make participation accessible for all, W.A.V.E. will be providing shuttle transportation:
- To the starting point (Robin Hills, Mugg & Bopps/Vogels): departures from Palmer Commons at 5:00 PM, 5:15 PM, and 5:30 PM
- Return trips after the event: departures from Palmer Commons at 7:00 PM and 7:15 PM. This allows everyone to park, gather, and participate in ways that work best for them.
This event is made possible through many partnerships with the Chelsea Business Community. See the full list on our website.
Following the walk, the community is invited to gather at Palmer Commons for a free cookout—a time to share a meal, build relationships, and learn more about the mission of Trek For Vets, including their initiative to fund the journey through Trek For Vets Coffee and Pro Allies (proallies.org)
This is who we are at our best: a community that shows up, that walks together, and that believes no one should face life’s challenges alone.