WHY WE TOUR
Many veterans face mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These issues can be debilitating and affect their daily lives. We lose almost 20 veterans every day to suicide. But it doesn't need to be that way.
Veterans need to know that help is available and where to find it. By connecting veterans to resources such as therapy and support groups, we can help them overcome these challenges and lead fulfilling lives.
Partners and supporters have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our nation's heroes by joining our trans-US road rallies for Veteran Suicide Prevention. By partnering with us, you can help raise awareness and funds to support programs that provide critical mental health resources to those who have served our country.
BECOME A 2026 RALLY4VETS AMERICA 250 GRAND TOUR PARTNER
I’m Robert Hess, an Army combat veteran, PTSD survivor, and the founder of Rally4Vets and DVEN.org.
Every summer, my team and I hit the road on an epic cross-country journey to support veteran suicide prevention and tell the American veteran story.
Our rallies aren't just road trips. They are our contribution to supporting America's veteran community.
We stop at American Legion and VFW posts, connect with local communities, and make media appearances along the way, raising awareness and rallying support for those who served.
Our 2026 Grand Tour Rally is special because we are celebrating the 250th birthday of the world's greatest democratic experiment and the 250th year of service to democracy by the United States Army, Navy, and the United States Marine Corps.
We would be honored to have you join us.
DAYS ON THE ROAD: 38 | ESTIMATED MILES: 6,607 | ESTIMATED HOURS: 114
2026 AMERICA 250 GRAND TOUR ITINERARY
TOUR DATE:
May 24, 2026
May 25, 2026
Exact dates for intermediate stops
to be coordinated with partners.
July 4, 2026
KEY STOPS:
El Pueblo de los Ángeles, Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco - Memorial Day, Presidio San Francisco
Coastal California historical sites
Coastal Oregon historical sites
Portland, OR
Lewiston, ID
Bozeman, MT
Cody, WY
Durango, CO
Albuquerque, NM
Fort Worth, TX
New Orleans, LA
Daytona Beach, FL
Tampa, FL
Miami, FL
Savanah, GA
Kitty Hawk, NC
Williamsburg, VA
Ft. Belvoir, VA - National Museum of the US Army
END LOCATION:
San Francisco
Ft. Belvoir, VA
INFORMATION
DVEN | Rally4Vets
840 Apollo Street
Suite 100
El Segundo, CA 90245
310.955.4182
robert @ rally4vets.com
HOW TO BE PART OF THIS SPECIAL ADVENTURE
BE PART OF OUR 120-DAY DIGITAL CAMPAIGN
Join our national campaign honoring veterans, America, and our communities.
PUT YOUR LOGO ON THE RALLY CAR
Your brand. Coast to coast. Seen by thousands.
POST- RALLY DOCUMENTARY PROMO
Feature your company in our high-impact, story-driven film.
MEET US ON THE ROAD
Join live events and activations in cities across the country.
PUT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM IN THE CAR
Have some of your social media in the car with us for part of the rally.
The Disabled Veteran Empowerment Network (DVEN) is a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.
Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 99-5053861
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation.