The American Legion Riders
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, 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 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.
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 win/win situation for your post, district, and Department!
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