Minneapolis VA Medical Center shows some love to its patients on Valentine’s Day

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KEYC) — It’s time to show some extra love to hospitalized Minnesota Veterans on Valentine’s Day!

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center says it will be recognizing and honoring hospitalized Veterans during a National Salute to Veteran Patients program on Valentine’s Day, Wed. Feb. 14.

“As we honor the men and women who have answered our nation’s call, we are reminded of our sacred duty to serve those who have served us,” said Minneapolis VA Health Care System Director Pat Kelly. “That is why VA takes this time during the week of Valentine’s Day to express affection and respect for those who have faithfully served us. This week, out of appreciation and reverence, we salute men and women who have paid, and continue to pay the price of freedom.”

After a 2 p.m. program in the atrium of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Veteran Service Organizations, community partners, along with VA staff, will visit and distribute Valentine’s gifts to inpatients.

VA has chosen the week of Valentine’s Day to provide a weeklong commemoration for Veterans since 1978. In 2023 alone, more than 25,000 volunteers gave over 3.5 million hours of service to Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors.

Nationwide, communities have rallied in support of Veterans, providing over $81 million in donations.

For more volunteer opportunities at the Minneapolis VA, visit the organization online.

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