The Nebraska American Legion Riders (ALR) are hosting the Legacy Run Across Nebraska to raise scholarship funds for the National American Legion Legacy Fund.
The ride begins September 10 at 10 a.m. at the Benson American Legion Post, #112, 8904 Military Road, Omaha and concludes at the Gering American Legion Post #36, Gering on September 11. Stops include, the Columbus American Legion Post #84, the Grand Island American Legion Post #53, the Broken Bow American Legion Post #126, Thedford (TBD), Alliance (Nebraska Veterans cemetery), and finishing at the Gering American Legion Post #36.
All riders and anyone wishing to follow in their vehicles are welcomed. Donating to the American Legion Legacy Fund is not a prerequisite to participate in this run. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. each day. Participants must sign a waiver prior to clutches out at 10 a.m.
Participants may join the Legacy Run at any point along the way. For start and stops specific, please contact John Arias, Nebraska ALR Liaison at the contact information above.
All Donations are welcome and can be made at: www.legion.org/riders/scholarship.
Please make check payable to the American Legion Legacy Fund and they will be presented to the Department Commander on behalf of the Nebraska American Legion Riders.
The American Legion wants to ensure higher education is a possibility for children whose parents lost their lives while serving our country. Beginning with the 2017 award year, The American Legion expanded the scholarship to include children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a combined disability rating of 50 percent or higher. The American Legion and the Legion Riders offer support through the Legacy Scholarship Fund.
“For the Cause, Not the Applause” captures in words, voices, numbers and memories the annual motorcycle ride that has raised more than $11 million since 2006 to provide scholarship money to the children of U.S. military personnel who died or became over 50% disabled on active duty since 2001. (legion.org).