PA HERO WALK UPDATES

NEW EVENTS ADDED

Check our new Events Page often for even more events to benefit the PA Hero Walk.

PA Hero Walk Article in Tribune Review

The Trib published the following article about the house that is being donated at the Murrysville Walk this year. To read more on all the good the PA Hero Walk does, please see the Trib Article.

NEW FACEBOOK PAGE

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"To all the great veterans out there, including members of the PA Hero Walk! The family of Don (Goudy) Ridinger, Sr. would like to express just how very much we appreciate everything that you have done to take away the financial burden of Don's funeral expenses at the passing of our beloved brother. Our Veterans are why we have this great country and we are indebted to all of you for all of your services forever!! You are why America is the greatest country ever and we pray that God will bless each and everyone of you richly!"

~~~ The Family of Donald P. Ridinger, Sr. ~~~"

PRESS RELEASE: 4.15.19

At 10AM on May 25, 2019, the Kiski Valley Veterans and Patriots Association, also known by their fundraising name, PA Hero Walk, will hold a ceremony at the Allegheny Township War Memorial adjacent to Century 21. This event will be focused around bringing honor to the late Sgt. Jason M. McClary and supporting his family during their loss. Jason’s name will added to the memorial wall on that day as well presenting an HONOR and REMEMBER flag to his family.

The Kiski Valley Veterans and Partiots Association will be working with Kiski Area High School to raise money through tee shirt sales for this event. Shirts ($10 donation) may be purchased at Kiski High School, the American Legion and VFW in Vandergrift as well as at the day of the event. All money raises through tee shirt sales will be matched by PA Hero Walk and given to the family for a scholarship for the children of Lillie and Jason McClary.

There will be two guest speakers are scheduled at the event as well as light refreshments will be provided.

More information can be found on the PA HERO WALK FB page as well as www.paherowalk.com or calling Dave Rapacchietta - President at 412-915-4956

A Change in the PA Hero Walk Philosophy

Since the first PA Hero Walk in 2009, the group has raised and given the Wounded Warrior Project hundreds of thousands of dollars and have helped many veterans with their efforts. In the winter of 2013 the group decided to make a change in 2014 and dedicate their fundraising efforts to focus on Pennsylvania veterans from all branches and from all eras. Since this change the group has has received unanimous accolades for their decision to keep the money raised in Pennsylvania to help Pennsylvania veterans. The PA Hero Walk has rasied over $1.8 Million to date for our veterans.

The group continues to emphasize helping individual veterans that need help in the following areas listed below.

• HOUSING
• FOOD
• CLOTHING
• CAR AND HOME REPAIR
• APPLIANCE PUCHASE OR REPAIR
• UTLITY PAYMENTS
• AUTO PURCHASE

If you know of a Pennsylvania veteran in need of help, please refer them to their County Veterans Affairs Director or our website at PAHEROWALK.COM

Al Pulice, in conjunction with the Kiski Valley Veterans and Patriots Association (KVVPA), founded and created the PA Hero Walk and you can contact Dave Rapacchietta - President or Gregg Bothell - Vice President for any additional questions that you may have via email Dave at djrlou33@hotmail.com or call Dave at 412-915-4956 email Gregg at greggbothell@comcast.net or call Gregg at 724-889-5520

9th Annual PA Hero Walk

Back in 2009 we never imagined that the PA Hero Walk would be leaving the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum nine years later. But here we are, eight years older, with the same intense passion to show Pennsylvania that we care about our veterans. Our goal this year, like every year, is to demonstrate the sacrifice that our men and women in uniform make for our freedom by taking two weeks and walking 320 miles. We also plan on raising $300,000 this year for our veterans!

Where do you fit into the PA Hero Walk? You can make a monetary donation to help our veterans. You can show your support by joining us in a segment of the walk in June. You can join us in one of the many towns along the route that hold a celebration for us and our veterans. Or you can just say hello as we walk along our 320 mile trail.

For more info on dates and times, please read through our website, www.paherowalk.com or call Dave Rapacchietta - President at 412-915-4956