Somers Point Post 352 American Legion Riders support Veterans not only in Somers Point, but all over South Jersey and even out of state. If you know of any Veterans needing support, escorts or any help needed, let us know and we will do our best to provide. Today over 425 American Legion Riders programs, organized by chapters, districts, or departments, support Americanism and Children and Youth p
rograms in virtually every state in the nation, and more are organizing each month. One of the fastest-growing and most highly visible of the many programs offered by The American Legion, The American Legion Riders are a very diverse group, and so are the programs that they support. The activities are far too many to mention in this space, but here are a few examples:
American Legion Riders chapters and districts, nationally, have become some of the most generous donors for the American Legacy Scholarship Fund, raising as much as $5,000 or more in a single event. American Legion Riders participate in the annual POW/MIA Rally held each Memorial weekend in Washington D.C. American Legion Riders sponsor or participate in local and national charity events in support of the sponsoring American Legion Post. American Legion Riders ride to raise money for such organizations as local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Center, Varied Children and Youth programs, a School for Blind Children, Veterans Relief, Needy families and many, many others. American Legion Riders founded a national movement called “Patriot Guard” (www.patriotguard.org) that honors and protects the sanctity of military funerals and memorial services. American Legion Riders have formed special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams highlighting the special bonds formed in military service and the motorcycling community. American Legion Riders have also begun to teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and in schools in cooperation with ABATE and other national motorcycling organizations. Remember: American Legion Riders are a very dedicated group of Legion Family members. When your Post or district sponsors a new Riders organization, you create a win/win situation for your post, district, and Department!
