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West Virginia American Legion Riders aim to fundraise $20k for scholarship fund
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Veterans from across West Virginia are making their way across the state in a four-day journey to raise money in the inaugural Legacy Run.
Normally, the American Legions nation-wide will have a one-day run to raise money, but Powell wanted to do something "special." "I just decided, coming off the back of the pandemic, I’m the department commander, I want to do something a little different – get the word out, ride throughout the state of West Virginia and raise some money," Powell told Fox News. Powell, who served 20 years in the Navy, said the "run" also aimed to raise awareness for the Legion itself: Some reports have found that 22 veterans commit suicide every day – most of them, Powell says, aren’t connected to a veterans organization.More Related News