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Today over 425 American Legion Riders programs, organized
by chapters, districts, or departments, support Americanism
and Children and Youth programs in virtually every state in
the nation. 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, have become some of the
most generous donors for the American Legacy Scholarship
Fund, raising as much as $5,000 or more in a single event.
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 Children and Youth programs, a School for Blind
Children, Veterans Relief, Needy families 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.
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