THE AMERICAN LEGION, BOONE POST 4, INC.

American Legion Riders

Boone Chapter 4

The American Legion Riders is one of the fastest-growing and most highly visible programs of The American Legion

The American Legion Riders is a national program supported by either a local post or state department of The American Legion and shall uphold the declared principles of The American Legion as well as conform to and abide by the regulations and decisions of the Department, Post, or other duly constituted Department governing body.

Currently, over 110,000 American Legion Riders meet in over 2,000 Chapters in every U.S. State and in at least three foreign countries.  American Legion Riders are well known for their charitable work, which has reaised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded servicemenbers, and scholarships.  True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each Chapter manages its programs at the Post level, where the best ideas are born.  The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:

• The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the National Convention city;
• Local memorial ceremonies and community parades;
• Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities;
• Raising money for VA Hospitals, women and children centers, schools, and other facilities; and
• Escorting military units to departure airfields and airports for combat tours overseas, and welcoming them home upon their return.