American Legion riders kick off ‘Winter Stamping Tour’

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By Staff | Nov 6, 2023

How would you like to support our Veterans while patronizing businesses that you probably already frequent? Now you can.

American Legion Post 90 Cape Coral is part of a charity “Winter Stamping Tour” that started on Nov. 1 and runs until Feb. 28, 2024.

The American Legion Riders of Florida’s District 13, of which Post 90 in Cape Coral is a part, includes 17 Legion Posts in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Hendry Counties. Legion Riders have visited businesses all over the area and signed them up to be a sponsor. For $100 a business gets a coupon in a “stamp passport booklet.” These booklets are available to Legion members and the public for $10.

Money raised will be used to help American Legion Posts in Lee County that were severely damaged by hurricane Ian to repair and rebuild. Many Posts suffered storm damage, but four Posts, Fort Myers Beach, Port Charlotte, Sanibel/Captiva, and Bonita Springs had catastrophic damage.

The book includes 63 businesses who are participating. Anytime a person visits one of these businesses with their book, they can get it stamped. No purchase is necessary.

At the end of the four months if you have at least 10 businesses “stamped,” you can mail in the booklet and have a chance to win up to $500.

Legion Riders are a part of the American Legion Family which also includes the Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. Together they support Veterans in need, community organizations and youth programs.

To locate a Post where you can purchase a booklet go to floridalegion.org/findpost. Follow the tour on Facebook at ‘District 13 Winter Stamping Tour.’ Post 90 Cape Coral is at 1401 SE 47th St. in Cape Coral.