American Legion 
Department of North Dakota

Legion Riders

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:

• 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.

• Legion Riders participate in the annual POW/MIA Rally held each Memorial weekend in Washington D.C. known as "Rolling Thunder".

• Legion Riders sponsor or participate in local and national charity events in support of the sponsoring American Legion Post.

• 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.

• Legion Riders founded a national movement called “Patriot Guard” (www.patriotguard.org) that honors and protects the sanctity of military funerals and memorial services.

• Legion Riders have formed special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams highlighting the special bonds formed in military service and the motorcycling community.

• 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!

UPDATE for 2007: American Legion Riders from all parts of the United States plan to ride to raise money and awareness for The American Legacy Scholarship Fund. National Commander Paul A. Morin will travel with Riders over 2,100 miles from Indianapolis to Reno, Nevada in August 2007. Ride for America's future. Register HERE for The American Legacy Run!

Make a direct tax-deductible donation to The American Legacy Fund HERE.

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