30th Anniversary of The American Legion Riders Raises Over $1 Million for Children of Post-9/11 Veterans
The 17th Annual American Legion Legacy Run, organized by The American Legion Riders, kicked off August 20th with over 275 motorcyclists embarking on a 1,100-mile journey through eight states. The Legacy Run aims to raise funds and awareness for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, which supports children of fallen military personnel and disabled veterans who served in the post-9/11 era.
Starting August 19, 2023, with check-in and an opening ceremony at American Legion Post 6 in Kokomo, Indiana, the ride will make stops at monuments, memorials, and American Legion posts in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina, before concluding at Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, NC, on August 24th.
The Legacy Scholarship Fund has raised over $17 million since its inception 21 years ago, including $1.34 million in 2022, and has awarded 1120 scholarships since 2004. This year’s Legacy Run is expected to generate over $1 million for the fund, providing much-needed support for children of post-9/11 veterans.
The Legacy Run also aims to raise awareness for The American Legion’s new “Be the One” campaign, which seeks to facilitate a national conversation about veteran suicide and provide resources and support for veterans in need.
Leaders from The American Legion, including National Commander Jim Troiola, National Vice Commander Patricia Harris, and Sons of The American Legion National Commander Christopher Carlton, will be collecting donations for the Legacy Scholarship Fund and discussing the Legacy Run and “Be the One” campaign with the community and local media.