Legacy Run Fund
The 2025 American Legion Legacy Run is one of the longest, largest organized rides in the country. Over 290 motorcycles and 400 participants will join in comradeship this year as they trek 1,100 miles from the Mid East Coast to Tampa Fla. Over its 18-year history, The American Legion Riders have raised more than 17 million dollars. Money that provides the funds necessary to attend a college or university. Moving forward the ride will support the BE THE ONE CAMPAIGN and the Foundation of Hope program.
This year our goal is to raise 1.5 million dollars. Help us reach our goal by donating today. You can donate online, or you can mail in a donation to the address below. promoting the Be the One campaign that brings awareness to veteran suicide and removes the stigma of asking for help and providing help to a veteran in need. Thank you for your help and support.
The program will destigmatize asking for mental health support, provide peer-to-peer support and resources, and educate everyone on how they can Be the One.
Why is this a priority right now?
Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. It is estimated that between 17 and 22 veterans or servicemembers take their lives each day. That’s more than 6,000 annually. The rate of suicide for veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-veteran adults. As the Global War on Terrorism continues, there will be more veterans facing mental-health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
What will Be the One achieve?
At its core, The American Legion is activating a national platform to reduce the rate of veteran suicide. The Be the One campaign will:
- Destigmatize asking for mental health support, creating opportunity for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need.
- Provide peer-to-peer support and resources in local communities.
- Deploy FDA-approved therapeutics for veterans to identify issues and find resources for support.
Mail Donations to:
Director
China Post 1 American Legion
4015 Montecristo Lane
Sanger Texas 76266
First 100 People who donate $ 30.00 or more will be allowed to pick from one of 3 color moisture wick shirts they come in yellow, white or Red, Please make sure we know your size and thank you for your donation.
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For the Legacy Run Fund shirt promotion, please email a copy of your receipt along with shirt color and size to Director@chinapost1alr.org
A Foundation of Hope – The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation feeds and houses children of military personnel and veterans facing urgent, unexpected hardships. It prevents eviction, keeps the power on, and fulfills basic needs to hold a family together through difficult times.
The foundation also covers rigorous training and accreditation costs for American Legion claims experts who provide free representation for veterans and families applying for disability benefits, survivor assistance, GI Bill opportunities, and more.
Since its inception in 1925 as the American Legion Endowment Fund, the foundation has assisted millions of veterans, their families, and children in need. In 2019, the American Legion Endowment Fund began doing business as the American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation to more clearly state who benefits from tax-deductible donations to the separate non-profit 501c3 element of the nation’s largest veterans organization.
The foundation relies entirely on charitable donations from individuals, like-minded associations, and corporate allies.
At any one time, more than 3,000 trained and accredited American Legion service officers are handling the needs of 750,000 or more U.S. military veterans who have become disabled through service to our nation, as well as their families, who may be caregivers, surviving spouses, or dependent children.
The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance program ensures that qualified military and veteran families with minor children at home can pay for food, shelter, clothing, or other necessities when sudden, unexpected financial hardships strike.