Trek For Vets started as a simple idea: trek 200 miles to raise money for veterans. But since it began, it’s grown into something bigger.
In May of 2025, a U.S. Reconnaissance Marine embarked on a challenging 200-mile trek across the state of Michigan. The primary objective was to raise awareness and support for veterans throughout the state, with a fundraising goal of $222 per mile. The funds raised will provide crucial assistance to veterans in crisis, including legal, mental, physical, and housing support. The journey started on the morning of May 15th at The Boulevard Inn & Bistro in Saint Joseph, and concluded on the morning of May 26th, Memorial Day, at 800 S Main Street in Royal Oak, coinciding with the Memorial Day Parade.
Each day of the 12-day trek covered approximately 15–20 miles, with checkpoints every 5 miles.
What’s next? In 2026, Trek For Vets will step off for a 500 MILE trek this time. Sign up and stay tuned for more information.
If you have any questions please contact:
trekforvets@yahoo.com
248-722-9090
In order to fund our mission of supporting veterans, we are launching our own line of coffee. Proceeds from each bag will go directly to verified nonprofits that share our mission. Sign up today and we’ll alert you the moment we launch Trek For Vets Coffee and start shipping bags.
Taylor Christensen wrote an article in the Royal Oak Review (Published May 12, 2025) about Trek For Vets and the story of Lawrence Miller. Please read about the trek and how it will end at the Memorial Day Parade in Royal Oak.
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