Monthly donation helps support America’s heroes

The American Legion has launched a new national awareness campaign on television to raise funds that the organization will use to assist more veterans and their families. The two spots feature Army veterans who have received continued support from The American Legion.

Joel Travera, retired Army staff sergeant pictured above, survived a rocket attack while on deployment to Iraq that destroyed his right leg, caused brain trauma, burned more than 60 percent of his body and left him blind. In spite of these hardships, he says he feels blessed and has The American Legion to thank. “The American Legion gives veterans like me a place to belong,” Travera said. “They help us veterans in all aspects of life: medical, financial and even emotional.”

Andrew Larocca’s story touches the entire family. A combat medic in the Army, Andrew lost the ability to speak as a result of a traumatic brain injury that also left him paralyzed. “I’ll never forget the day that The American Legion stepped in,” said Cody Truman, Andrew’s brother. “I saw this big weight lifted off both my parents’ shoulders.”

Andrew’s father continues, “The American Legion has stepped up to the plate to ensure not only my son, but other veterans, get what they’re entitled.”

These two veterans lend their names and experiences in hopes of creating more awareness and generating support so The American Legion can continue providing aid to veterans and their families in times of need.

To see the ads and to learn how your monthly donation can help the Legion continue support veterans in need, visit: 
 www.supportlegion.org