The Trailblaze Challenge® San Diego
Step by Step, Wish by Wish
Participants take on a 28.3-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in Big Bear, California, completing the journey in a single day. Every mile pushed and every step taken helps raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for children in the San Diego community facing critical illnesses.
Making An Impact With Every Step
Wheelhouse Credit Union has been the exclusive presenting sponsor of the Trailblaze Challenge San Diego since 2020 supporting the event through donations, fundraising, and volunteers.
Funds raised from the Trailblaze Challenge, an annual life-changing endurance experience that challenges participants physically and emotionally, support wish granting in our Community.Wishes are an important part of a child’s treatment journey providing hope and something to look forward to when they need it most.
Join Wheelhouse and Achieve $100 In Support
Open an Inspired Checking1 account today to earn a one-time $100 donation toward yourTrailblaze Challenge San Diego fundraising goal, benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego.
Make a minimum of 20 Visa® Debit Card swipes per calendar month to earn the highest dividend rate possible.2
Debit Rewards2
Earn reward points for signature-based transactions made with your Wheelhouse Visa® Debit Card.
Enjoy a branchless banking experience when you download our state-of-the-art Digital Banking app.
Can't Hike? Don't Worry!
We’ll still make the donation when you open your account.
Mention the Trailblaze Challenge when you open your account or click Learn More to get started.
Support Team Wheelhouse
You can also help Team Wheelhouse reach our fundraising goal! Donate any amount through our team’s wish.org fundraising page. All donations go directly to the Trailblaze Challenge® benefiting Make-A-Wish® San Diego.
The Wheelhouse® Difference
Wheelhouse® Credit Union has been serving San Diegans since 1934 providing value, convenience and highly personalized service to Members living and working in our community. With a bold commitment to sustainability and dedication to causes that improve the life of all San Diegans, our team is committed to leaving San Diego better than we found it.
Wheelhouse Is Committed To Giving Back
Our team is actively involved in the community throughout the year, and we’re proud to support a wide variety of organizations and efforts that have a positive impact on our beautiful City.
Disclosures
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates effective as of 04/17/2026 and are subject to change without notice. Membership required.
*To receive the APY of 3.00%, you must make a minimum of 20 qualifying purchase transactions using your Wheelhouse® Visa® debit card associated with an Inspired Checking account per calendar month. No minimum balance is required to earn dividends. Inspired Checking is a variable rate account. The APY may change after account opening. Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
Inspired Checking requires the following within 90 days of account opening: initial minimum deposit of $10, at least $450 in recurring monthly direct deposits, active digital banking registration, and enrollment in eStatements. If requirements are not met and maintained, the account will be converted to a Basic Checking account, which may be subject to different terms, conditions, and restrictions.
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1Open a new Wheelhouse Credit Union Inspired Checking Account and earn a one-time $100 donation to Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge San Diego. Once account requirements have been met, donation will be paid directly to Make-A-Wish San Diego® and will be applied toward your 2026 Trailblaze Challenge fundraising goal or donation will be made on your behalf to Make-A-Wish San Diego®. Limit one (1) $100 donation per individual, per calendar year. Donation offer is open to new and existing Wheelhouse Credit Union Members. A maximum of $5,000 in donations will be paid per year.
2Earn Visa® Rewards Points each time you use your Wheelhouse® Visa® Platinum Rewards credit card on qualifying non-PIN based point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Qualifying non-PIN based POS transactions include contactless payments, card swipes, and signature-based transactions. Cash advances and ATM transactions are not considered qualifying transactions. All reward points will post to your account once qualifying transactions are verified. For every verified $1.00 charged to your Wheelhouse® Visa® Platinum Rewards credit card, you will earn one reward point. Plus, earn additional points throughout the year on qualifying categories.
Log in to digital banking to view and redeem points. For a complete list of qualifying categories, visit WheelhouseCU.com/BonusRewards. Contact the Cards & Operations Department at (619) 297-4835 with questions or disputes regarding qualifying transactions.