On this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast, the co-hosts celebrate The American Legion’s 103rd birthday by starting the 100 Miles for Hope, encouraging Buddy Checks during birthday celebrations and more.
Purple reigns on The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast this week.
Co-hosts Jeff Daly and Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado open by discussing the 100 Miles for Hope challenge, now in its third year. The hosts are forging a friendly battle to see who can raise the most money for the challenge’s beneficiary, The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (V&CF).
“We’re having fun with it, but it’s a really great cause,” Daly said of the V&CF, which helps disabled veterans receive their due benefits and military families obtain grants to offset financial crises. All proceeds from the 100 Miles for Hope challenge go to the V&CF. To join the challenge, learn more about it and the foundation, visit the FAQ page.
They also discuss The American Legion’s 103rd birthday, which is celebrated March 15 to 17. Gorbulja-Maldonado reminds American Legion members to share how their posts celebrated the birthday by uploading stories and photos to the Legiontown web page.
As part of that segment, they talk about the numerous ways the Legion helps veterans, servicemembers and their families through programs such as the National Emergency Fund, Operation Comfort Warriors, 100 Miles for Hope and more.
“All of our charitable organizations are incredible and if you have not had an opportunity to check them out, go to our website and see how you can give back to our veterans and their families,” Gorbulja-Maldonado said. “I cannot think of a better way to give back.”
This episode is among more than 110 Tango Alpha Lima podcast for veterans, servicemembers and others. All episodes are available in both audio and video formats here. You can also download episodes on iTunes, Stitcher or other major podcast-hosting sites. The video version is available for viewing at the Legion’s YouTube channel.
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