The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion in New York State are proud to announce a Walk-A-Thon to benefit the 13 Veterans Administrative Medical Centers in New York State, the 5 New York State Veterans Homes along with Fisher House in Albany, New York. The Walk-A-Thon will take place on April 17, 2010, in a city near you.

This Walk-A-thon will benefit the Veterans residing at each of these facilities, assist in their care and meet some of the needs of their family members while they are visiting. These funds will help voluntary service departments purchase personal hygiene products, board games, home computers, DVD’s, coffee makers, movies passes, tickets to sporting events, phone cards, along with renovating and upgrading recreation and therapy equipment. Funds are always needed for the upkeep of the Fisher House....read more

Our goal is to raise $120,000 plus, to benefit our Veterans residing in our Veterans facilities. Funds to be used for personal, recreational and therapy needs. We hope that each of you will participate in the walk-a-thon to the best of your ability. Thank you very much for your participation! Your pledges will directly benefit our Veterans.