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Starting on Sunday, August 19, hundreds of veterans on a motorcycles will caravan across seven states, united by one common goal: to raise scholarship money for children of U.S. military personnel killed on duty since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
American Legion National Commander Paul A. Morin will lead the second annual “American Legacy Run” from The American Legion’s headquarters city of Indianapolis, Indiana to the 89th Annual American Legion National Convention in Reno, Nevada.
The Riders will depart Indianapolis and run through Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming and Idaho to raise $250,000 for the American Legacy Scholarship Fund.
As an unfortunate consequence of America’s war on terror, many children of our active-duty military personnel are now members of single-parent families. In most cases, this also means their chances to attend college have greatly diminished. Children of military personnel who die on active duty are entitled to receive some money toward a college education, but it is not enough.
Providing for the children our military personnel left behind is our civic duty, and an education is a powerful way to show our thanks. Members of The American Legion Family are working together to make sure their children have the opportunity these parents were unable to provide.
According to American Legacy Run event planners, hundreds of motorcycle riders are expected to participate in the five-day journey from Indianapolis to the 2007 Annual American Legion National Convention in Reno. Hundreds more, from all over America, are expected to hook up at some point along the way. Legionnaires at posts along the route to Reno will conduct fundraising activities and events in support of the American Legacy Scholarship Fund.
Not all Riders can start the event in Indianapolis or join the Legacy Run enroute to Reno. Therefore the American Legacy Run event planners encourages American Legion Riders and friends from all points of the compass to travel directly to Reno to attend the National Convention and American Legion Rider Rally.
It is not necessary to ride with The Legacy Run from Indianapolis to participate in this national event—but we hope you can join us. In fact, this is something that all Americans can support.
Every citizen of America can contribute as a tangible way of saying ‘thank you.’ If you ride a motorcycle, join us. If you don’t, become a non-rider supporter.
Registration is $35 per rider and $15 per passenger, which pays for access to the run and associated activities. A commemorative packet will be given to all registrants. A "Supporter" option on the Registration Form is for the convenience of those who wish to contribute the registration fee of $35 to support The American Legion Legacy Run. They will receive the Run Patch and the full registration package with our compliments.
Riders will stop in every state along the route for promotional events and to collect donations from Riders, American Legion Family members and business communities along the way. Stops and events planned include:
August 18, 2007 Final Registration and Road Captain training at American Legion Post 500, Speedway, Indiana.
August 19, Early morning assembly and departure from Post 500.
August 19, Overnight stop in Iowa City, Iowa
August 20, Overnight stop in Grand Island, Nebraska
August 21 – Overnight stop in Cheyenne, Wyoming
August 22 – Overnight stop in Evanston, Wyoming
August 23 – Overnight stop in Elko, Nevada
August 24 – Early afternoon arrival in Reno, Nevada
August 25 – American Legion Riders National Rally
August 26 – American Legion National Convention Parade
Comments (5)
God Speed to the Riders - a BIG thumbs up to each of you on your journey.
Posted by Woody Nicholas | 08/19/07 6:22 PM |
Have a great and safe trip! I wish I were with you.
Posted by Tom Disbro | 08/20/07 8:19 AM |
Thanks to the members of Post 500 for hosting this year's Legacy Run event. We had a great time riding around the '500' track, pigging out on the terrific evening meal, and chowing down on a great breakfast. What an emotional moment when National Commander Paul Morin announced at breakfast that the Scholarship Fund already had over $150,000 committed. Thanks to all who contributed to this very worthy event. Right on schedudle, the horn sounded and hundreds of bikes left the parking lot and were lead by local law enforcement, then later by the State Patrol, as we made out way out to I-74 and headed west. Unfortuneately, a number of us had to leave the ride at the Illinois state line, but what a thrill it was to see supporters on nearly every major overpass with their flags waving in the breeze and everyone waving as we rode by.
To those who are continuing with the ride to Reno, God Speed and Ride Safe!
Posted by Dave Noble | 08/20/07 10:30 AM |
May God watch over all riders on this run. I wish that I could be traveling with you to Reno. Will see you in Rock Springs,Wyoming on the 22nd of Aug.
Posted by Michael Norris | 08/21/07 9:28 PM |
The motor officers who provide for us when we left Indianapolis to the state line were simply the best and keep us moving without incident or worry about other motorist entering the road. They each are to be commened. I left the group in Cheyenne, WY. What a great bunch of folks to ride with. The post along the way sure made it easier with there hospitality. Looking forward to next years run.
Posted by CSM Steve Ridenour (Ret) | 09/03/07 10:13 PM |