(Seguin) – While many groups have had to cancel or alter their fundraising plans, the American Legion Riders is finding that its idea of a fundraiser for the most part, falls in line with most social distancing guidelines. That’s because the group is inviting folks this Saturday to grab their bikes, put on a helmet and hit the open road during its 7th Annual Nut Run.
Jeff Messinger, the director for the riders, says the group is hoping to attract an even bigger group of motorcycle enthusiasts for this year’s fundraiser. He says the location of the annual event has also been moved from the American Legion Post to the SS American Memorial located at 450 Naumann Rd.
“We have open registration from 9 to 11 a.m. and registration for riders is $20, $10 for passengers and we will be having the first bike out at 10 a.m., going out for a nice back roads, country ride, having a couple of stops and then coming back,” said Messinger.
Messinger says individuals don’t have to ride on a motorcycle to come out and enjoy the day. He says the event is designed to provide a little bit of fun for everyone.
“Once the riders go out on the ride, we start having vendors come in. At the very beginning, we have silent auctions set up. They will be selling raffle tickets for a few guns which especially right now, a lot of people want and we’ll have a DJ that is going to be out there. There’s a lot of things to do at the SS American Memorial. They have a lot of things, activities for people to do there as well,” said Messinger.
All proceeds raised from the event go to support other various veterans organizations. The money also supports local non-profits benefiting children such as the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center.