Watertown,
New York --- More than 80 riders joined the new chapter of the Norfolk
American Legion Riders 2nd Annual “Miracle Ride” to benefit
Children’s Miracle Network on Saturday, July 8th and raised
$2,400.
The American Legion Riders (ALR) is composed of members of the American
Legion who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. They can be found
participating in parades, partaking in motorcycling events, and
supporting the communities in which they live, work, and play. Members
of the ALR come from the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of
the American Legion. The American Legion Riders is family-oriented,
just as is its parent organization, the American Legion.
Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit organization that
raises money and awareness for its 170 member hospitals including
Samaritan Medical Center. All contributions to Children’s Miracle
Network of Northern New York at Samaritan benefit children in
Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties by helping to purchase
up-to-date equipment for Samaritan and other hospitals, such as
Clifton-Fine Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, and
Canton-Potsdam Hospital. In addition, Children’s Miracle Network
of Northern New York at Samaritan is one of only five hospitals that
provide direct assistance to families with children in a medical
crisis. For more information, contact the Children’s
Miracle Network Office at 785-4053.
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