ArrowHeart volunteers back Run for the Wall send-off in Ontario

By AI, Created 4:59 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – ArrowHeart Foundation volunteers supported more than 700 riders at the May 13 Run for the Wall® send-off in Ontario, California, and again at a May 14 stop in Needles. The annual ride honors veterans, raises awareness for POW and MIA service members, and drew the foundation’s largest volunteer turnout yet.

Why it matters: - ArrowHeart Foundation used the event to support veterans, service members and families tied to military sacrifice. - The Run for the Wall® ride also keeps attention on prisoners of war and missing in action who remain unaccounted for. - ArrowHeart’s participation reflects a growing employee and volunteer commitment to military outreach.

What happened: - ArrowHeart Foundation volunteers joined the Run for the Wall® send-off on Wednesday, May 13, in Ontario, California. - More than 700 riders left for the annual ride. - Volunteers also met riders on May 14 in Needles, California, to provide lunch and additional care packages. - This was the fifth year ArrowHeart has taken part in the event. - Twenty-four volunteers participated this year, the largest turnout for the event to date.

The details: - ArrowHeart Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit of Arrowhead Credit Union. - Volunteers handed riders light, compact care packages for the road. - The bags included hand warmers, tissues, sunscreen, snacks, candy, eyeglass wipes and other travel essentials. - Run for the Wall® is a 10-day ride to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. - The event also includes a 3-day run from Washington, DC, to the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles, Illinois. - The ride follows three routes: the Central Route, the Midway Route and the Southern Route. - Each route takes 400+ riders across different parts of the country. - Riders arrive at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC, on Saturday, May 23. - Riders then take the “Wall to Wall” ride to the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Illinois on Sunday, May 24. - The group is scheduled to arrive in Illinois on Tuesday, May 26.

Between the lines: - The event gives ArrowHeart a visible way to connect philanthropy with military appreciation. - Volunteer growth suggests the program has become a recurring internal tradition, not a one-off outing. - Personal stories from riders underscored the emotional pull of the ride and its veteran community.

What’s next: - ArrowHeart will continue year-round service tied to military recognition. - For Memorial Day, volunteers will place flags at the graves of service members at Riverside National Cemetery. - ArrowHeart will also add flags at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona this year. - During the holidays, volunteer teams prepare and send care packages to service members serving far from home. - More information is available at ArrowHeart Foundation.