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American Legion Riders LogoAmerican Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans’ homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in the annual Legion Legacy Run to raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since September 11, 2001. For the latest in Riders apparel and gear, including patches, go to Legion Rider Merchandise – Emblem Sales.

Currently, 106,000 American Legion Riders meet in over a thousand chapters in every domestic department and at least three foreign countries. Riders in Iowa have formed an honor guard called The Five Star Freedom Riders and Riders in Mulvane, Kansas, founded the Patriot Guard to protect the sanctity of military funerals from protesters. Riders in all states have escorted military units returning home from combat tours overseas, conducted massive cross-country fundraising events for wounded warriors from all services and have raised millions of dollars for countless local, state and national charities. True to the Legion’s grassroots traditions, each chapter manages its programs at the Post level, where the best ideas are born. The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:

  • Rolling Thunder (The Annual POW/MIA Rally in Washington on Memorial Day Weekend)
  • Annual Regional Rides, such as Operation Wounded Warrior (Sponsored by Riders in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and Other Western States)
  • Local Charity Events in Support of The American Legion & Local Communities
  • Fundraising Events for VA Hospitals, Women & Children Centers, Children & Youth Centers, Schools & Other Facilities
  • Motorcycle Runs to Benefit Numerous Charities
  • Local Memorial Ceremonies & Community Parades
  • The American Legion Legacy Run (an Annual Cross-Country Fundraising Ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the National Convention City)
  • Rides to Honor Fallen Military Men & Women (and to Protect the Sanctity of Their Funerals from Those Who Would Dishonor Their Memory)
  • Rides to Escort Military Units to Departure Airfields & Airports for Combat Tours Overseas & Welcome Them Home Upon Their Return

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