\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe PA Hero Walk, an annual event raising money for Pennsylvania veterans facing financial hardship, made its latest stop at Mountville VFW Post as part of its more than 300-mile journey across the state. Walk supports veterans in need\u201cThey are an organization that collects money for veterans and helps veterans in need,\u201d said Tom Beaulieu, commander of VFW Post 8757. The walk, which began in Philadelphia on June 7 and will end in Pittsburgh on June 20, has been bringing communities together for nearly two decades.\u201cWe would come over to the eastern side of Pennsylvania from the west, and we would walk back along the old Forbes Trail, commonly known as Route 30,\u201d said Dave Rapacchietta of PA Hero Walk.Local groups help raise donationsAt each of the 28 stops, walkers meet with local veterans’ organizations that support the cause.\u201cWe will go in. We will have a meal with them, veterans like us, and then they are kind enough to raise money through the course of the year, and they hand this over, a portion of what they raise,\u201d Rapacchietta said. Beaulieu said his VFW raised $2,500.\u201cWe\u2019ve collected here over the course of months and like to donate to them,” Beaulieu said. Funds cover essential expenses for veteransThe funds raised help the organization provide financial assistance to veterans who meet their requirements. This assistance can cover essential expenses.\u201cA house payment, car payments, utility bills that are past due, vehicle repair, things like that,\u201d Rapacchietta said. Support extends to veterans\u2019 familiesThe organization also occasionally provides additional support for families during Christmas.\u201cI want to make sure there\u2019s food on the table or to give the kids some presents. So we\u2019ll throw like another $500 for them in addition to whatever bill we pay for them,\u201d Rapacchietta said. The walk continues with scheduled stops across Pennsylvania, bringing communities together to support those who have served the country.To learn more about how you can donate, click here.Below is the rest of their journey in the Susquehanna Valley.Thursday, June 11, 2026 Depart: 8 a.m. Porky’s BBQArrive: 12 p.m. VFW Post 7374 York, PAArrive: 4 p.m. Abbottstown (Rt. 30 & Rt. 194) (20.8 miles)Arrive: 5:30 p.m. (Turkey Hill Store) for parade to VFW Post 556 York, PATotal Distance Completed to Date: 103.9 miles.Friday, June 12, 2026 Depart: 8 a.m. Abbottstown, Rt. 30 & Rt. 194Arrive: 12:45 p.m. Gettysburg (13.9 miles); Arrive: 3:30 p.m. McKnightstown (Fruit Market near intersection of Rt. 30 @ Pine Valley Rd.) (19.9 miles)Arrive: 6 p.m. American Legion Post 202, GettysburgTotal Distance Completed to Date: 123.8 miles.Saturday, June 13, 2026 Depart: 8 a.m. McKnightstown (Rt. 30 @ Pine Valley Rd.)Arrive: 4 p.m. Chambersburg Town Square (18.9 miles)Arrive: 6 p.m. VFW Post 1599, ChambersburgTotal Distance Completed to Date: 142.7 miles.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
The PA Hero Walk, an annual event raising money for Pennsylvania veterans facing financial hardship, made its latest stop at Mountville VFW Post as part of its more than 300-mile journey across the state. <\/p>\n
Walk supports veterans in need<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are an organization that collects money for veterans and helps veterans in need,\u201d said Tom Beaulieu, commander of VFW Post 8757. <\/p>\n
The walk, which began in Philadelphia on June 7 and will end in Pittsburgh on June 20, has been bringing communities together for nearly two decades.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would come over to the eastern side of Pennsylvania from the west, and we would walk back along the old Forbes Trail, commonly known as Route 30,\u201d said Dave Rapacchietta of PA Hero Walk.<\/p>\n
Local groups help raise donations\t<\/p>\n
At each of the 28 stops, walkers meet with local veterans’ organizations that support the cause.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will go in. We will have a meal with them, veterans like us, and then they are kind enough to raise money through the course of the year, and they hand this over, a portion of what they raise,\u201d Rapacchietta said. <\/p>\n
Beaulieu said his VFW raised $2,500.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve collected here over the course of months and like to donate to them,” Beaulieu said. <\/p>\n
Funds cover essential expenses for veterans<\/p>\n
The funds raised help the organization provide financial assistance to veterans who meet their requirements. <\/p>\n
This assistance can cover essential expenses.<\/p>\n
\u201cA house payment, car payments, utility bills that are past due, vehicle repair, things like that,\u201d Rapacchietta said. <\/p>\n
Support extends to veterans\u2019 families<\/p>\n
The organization also occasionally provides additional support for families during Christmas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to make sure there\u2019s food on the table or to give the kids some presents. So we\u2019ll throw like another $500 for them in addition to whatever bill we pay for them,\u201d Rapacchietta said. <\/p>\n
The walk continues with scheduled stops across Pennsylvania, bringing communities together to support those who have served the country.<\/p>\n