Who are the American Legion Riders?

Today across America 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 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.

America n Legion Riders have become some of the most generous donors for The American Legion Legacy Fund, commonly raising as much as $10,000 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".

·  American Legion Riders participate in local and national charity events representing the sponsoring American Legion posts.

·  American Legion Riders ride to raise money for local VA hospitals, battered women and children's centers, varied veterans relief organizations, Heroes to Hometowns, needy families and children during the holidays and many, many others.

·  American Legion Riders of Mulvane, Kansas founded a national movement called “Patriot Guard” www.patriotguard.org that honors and protects the sanctity of military funerals and memorial services.

·  American Legion Riders in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas have formed an annual veterans tribute run called Operation Wounded Warrior to raise money for much-needed supplies, clothing, and comfort items for critically wounded servicemen and women in military hospitals across the United States.

·  American Legion Riders have formed special motorcycle honor guards and ceremonial teams highlighting the special bonds formed in military service and the motorcycling community.