March 25, 2022

100 Miles for Hope: How to raise funds

By The American Legion
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100 Miles for Hope: How to raise funds
100 Miles for Hope: How to raise funds

The American Legion has developed a solution to easily encourage family members, friends and others to support your 100 Miles for Hope with a donation on your behalf.

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard set an ambitious fundraising goal for this year’s 100 Miles for Hope: $450,000. In its first two years combined, more than $525,000 was raised. Proceeds from registrations and donations go directly to supporting disabled veterans and military families through The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (V&CF).

The American Legion has developed a solution to easily encourage family members, friends and others to support your 100 Miles for Hope with a donation on your behalf. You can use the templated information to make the “ask” via text, email and/or social media. You are also able to set a goal that your supporters can help you achieve. 

To learn more and get started, there are resources including a how-to guide and video available on this page.

The American Legion has also created special monthly incentives to reward the top fundraiser each month of the campaign, starting in March and concluding in August (which will be combined with early September). For the monthly incentives, the fundraising system automatically tabulates donations and headquarters staff will review those to award the monthly incentives. They will also review and confirm when different tier levels are reached.  

Secondly, there are three different tier levels for individuals (including American Legion Riders) to pursue. Once a participant has passed a tier level, their reward will be processed. Here are the tier levels:

Tier 1: $100 in donations
Reward: downloadable certificate from national commander 

Tier 2: $250 in donations
Reward: coin from national commander 

Tier 3: $500 in donations
Reward: plaque from national commander 

Electronic donations are the easiest way to contribute to the Veterans & Children Foundation via 100 Miles for Hope.

You can make a donation at this web page. 

There also is an alternative for those wishing to send in a check. When it comes to the monthly incentives, please note that those funds will be counted in the month in which they are received at National Headquarters.

Checks should be made payable to “American Legion Charities, Note: 100 Miles for Hope.” 

Mail to: 
American Legion Charities

100 Miles for Hope
P.O. Box 361210
Indianapolis, IN 46236-1210 

To learn more about this year’s 100 Miles for Hope challenge visit the web page and consult the frequently asked questions.

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