National Commander Dan Wiley calls on American Legion Family members to finish the USA 250 Challenge strong and hit $150,000 in donations for the VCF.
Dear American Legion Family and Friends,
As I travel across our beloved nation, I am inspired by the amount of red, white and blue on display to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
American flags. Banners. Streamers.
These decorations represent democracy, freedom, patriotism and much more. They are also intertwined with the fabric of America.
As veterans, I hope you are as proud of this display of patriotism as I am. I also hope that you are engaged with The American Legion’s USA 250 Challenge, which ends on July 4.
You have probably seen me in my challenge T-shirt, knocking out mile after mile on hotel treadmills. Fitness activities are just one element of the challenge. Mental wellness and community service are the others.
Throughout the past 11 months, I have been impressed with American Legion Family members who are participating. We have seen posts tackle successful community service projects. We have seen Legionnaires improve their mental wellness. And we have seen American Legion Family members boost their fitness.
But we have one major goal left to conquer: Raise $150,000 through the challenge for the Veterans & Children Foundation.
The VCF changes lives and saves lives. It helps service officers ensure that disabled veterans are getting their benefit claims they have earned. It also provides grants to military families who need assistance due to financial issues outside of their control.
But the VCF can only change lives with funding from your donations or fundraising efforts.
We are getting close — we need about another $45,000 to the goal. I know that American Legion Family members can rally to execute this mission. After all, we are BETTER TOGETHER!
This is our mission, raising $150,000 for our disabled veterans and military families in need.
We are close but we need your help!
Please consider a tax-deductible donation of any amount to the USA 250 Challenge. Visit this link to donate and help a veteran or military family in their time of need.
Thank you, in advance, for your participation as we change lives and save lives through the VCF!
- Commander