More than 220 motorcycles traveling across five states and 1,500 miles have raised more than $334,000 for college scholarships for the children of U.S. servicemembers killed on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
The eighth annual American Legion Legacy Run – sponsored by USAA – left Indianapolis, Ind., on Aug. 18 and traveled through Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma before ending up in League City, Texas, Aug. 22. Leading up to and along the ride, the motorcyclists raised funds for the Legion’s Legacy Scholarship Fund, which was established so the children of fallen servicemembers have the opportunity to pursue a college education. American Legion Riders make up a large percentage of the ride’s participants.
“Without the dedication of the people on this ride, there probably wouldn’t be a Legacy Scholarship Fund,” said American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz, who rode along with the motorcyclists every day of the Legacy Run. “I don’t know if you can say enough about the people on this ride and their dedication to their fellow servicemembers and their families.”
