Omaha Area Event: 50 Mile March Makes Appearance at Gretna Hy-Vee

From our friends at Hy-Vee:

 

Media Contact:

Nola Aigner Davis

Senior Communications Manager

Mobile: (641) 430-9170

Nola.AignerDavis@Hy-Vee.com

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

50 Mile March Makes Appearance at Gretna Hy-Vee

Media are invited to take photos and meet the 50 Mile Marchers

 

GRETNA, Neb. (Aug. 22, 2024) — The 50 Mile March Foundation will make a stop at the Gretna Hy-Vee on Sunday, Aug. 25, as they complete their 50-mile march from Lincoln to La Vista, Neb. Media are invited to follow to take photos and support the marchers on their journey.

The 50 Mile March Foundation’s mission is to empower veterans facing mental health challenges and homelessness by fostering a community of hope and relentless support. In 2023, the march raised over $515,000 in donations for local nonprofits supporting military veterans.

Hy-Vee has long supported active-duty military members and veterans through monetary support and employment opportunities. Every November, Hy-Vee holds its annual Hy-Vee Homefront Register Round Up, as well as hosts a free breakfast for veterans and active military members. On Veterans Day, designated organizations that benefit from Hy-Vee Homefront include Operation First Response, Puppy Jake Foundation, Hope for the Warriors and American Red Cross.

WHAT:                  50 Mile March Makes Appearance at Gretna Hy-Vee

WHEN:                 7:15 – 8:15 a.m.

                                Sunday, Aug. 25

WHERE:                Gretna Hy-Vee

                                10855 S. 191^st St.

                                Gretna, NE 68136

 

                               

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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 570 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $13 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 5 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 3 favorite grocery stores. The company’s more than 75,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.

NOLA AIGNER DAVIS | Senior Communications Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc. | Communications Department

5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Office: (515) 695-3198 | Mobile: (641) 430-9170 | nola.aignerdavis@hy-vee.com