Push America stops in Ontario

Several members of Push America, a nonprofit organization and the exclusive philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi, were at Ontario's council meeting on Tuesday.

Each year, members of the non-profit cycle across the country in an effort to bring more attention to the mission of Push America, which is to promote a greater understanding of people with disabilities.

The cross country trip which starts in San Francisco and ends in Washington D.C., also raises funds for several organizations. There are three different groups, each with different routes, that partake in the Journey of Hope trip.

For the first time, one of those groups made a stop in Ontario on Tuesday. The group, led by Paul Vulcan, arrived in the afternoon and checked into the DoubleTree Hotel, at no charge. They were also treated to Vince's Spaghetti before making their way over to the council meeting.

Vulcan's group, made up of 35 members of the fraternity, each had to raise a minium of $5,000. One member even raised $13,000, he said.

Prior to arriving in Ontario, the group had stopped in Rosemead which is about 35 miles away. On average, the group rides an average of 75 to 80 miles a day, Vulcan said.

"We're honored you have chosen the city of Ontario as one of your stops," said Councilman Alan Wapner.