Today across America many thousands of
American Legion Riders get
on their bikes to ride for Americanism and Children and Youth programs
in virtually every state in the nation, and more are organizing each
month. One of the fastest-growing and most highly visible of the many
programs offered by The American Legion, The American Legion Riders are
a very diverse group, and so are the programs that they support. What do
American Legion Riders do? The activities are far too many to mention in
this space, but here are a few examples:
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American Legion
Riders chapters and districts, nationally, have become some of the
most generous donors for the American Legion's Legacy Scholarship
Fund, commonly raising as much as $7,500 or more in a single
donation.
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Legion Riders
participate in the annual POW/MIA Rally held each Memorial weekend in
Washington D.C. known as "Rolling Thunder".
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Legion Riders
sponsor or participate in local and national charity events in support
of the sponsoring American Legion Post.
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Legion Riders
ride to raise money for such organizations as local VA Hospitals,
Battered Women and Children's Center, varied veterans relief
organizations, Operation Wounded Warrior, Heroes to Hometown, needy
families and children during the holidays and many, many others.
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Legion Riders
founded a national movement called “Patriot Guard” (www.patriotguard.org)
that honors and protects the sanctity of military funerals and
memorial services.
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Legion Riders
have formed special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams
highlighting the special bonds formed in military service and the
motorcycling community.
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Legion Riders
have also begun to teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community
and in schools in cooperation with ABATE and other national
motorcycling organizations.
Remember: American Legion Riders are a very dedicated group of Legion
Family members. When your Post or district sponsors a new Riders
organization, you create a an atmosphere of enthusiasm and growth for
your post, district, and Department!
Interested in helping to raise one quarter of a million dollars?
Order a Fundraising Kit for The American Legacy Scholarship Fund.
Would you like to form an American Legion Riders group in your city?
Find out more at the Riders’ own national website, formed in order to
help new Riders groups assemble all over the nation. To find out who
they are and to link to many existing ALR Chapters, go to
www.americanlegionriders.net,
or call Bill Sloan at (317) 630-1265.
VISIT The American Legion’s
Emblem Sales Store for high
quality apparel, patches, and Rider gear designed specifically for the
American Legion Rider community
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