The Sylvan Lake Legion hosted a dinner for the 'Ride for Vision and Valour' on June 26.
The ride is held each year to raise money for visually impaired children up to the age of 21.
Prior to hosting the dinner, the Legion was approached by Lamont French and asked if they would be interested, Legion President Percy Bryant said.
"Once the executive decided we should do the event, we thought that we should have a veteran's night in conjunction with the group."
The people involved in the motorcycle group are all former military members, Bryant said.
"The Legion was proud to host the dinner and Vision and Valour ride. It is something we hope to turn into an annual event."
The Legion has graciously supported part of the Military Police National Motor Cycle relay, French said.
"This year, we have taken the National ride and created a B.C., Alberta loop ride because we are meeting up with a group of people doing the Vision and Valour ride."
The Vision and Valour ride was created to honour Colonel Stone, founder of the Military Police Fund for Blind Children.
"What we have been trying to do is raise awareness for blind and visually challenged children in Canada. Everything is done by volunteers, and all the money goes to the children," French said.
"One thing we always encourage at the Legions we visit is to speak to the school's and that way the school can get a hold of the Legion, the Legion can get a hold of me, and I can get them in touch with the charity."
Each year, the charity gives around $150,000 to $200,000 to children in need.
The ride made a stop in Sylvan Lake as part of the new southern route to meet the riders in Edmonton.
"Since I changed the route, I had to communicate with the Legions on the route, and every Legion I contacted said yes," French said.
"You have to give props to the Legions, who have donated lots of money for this charity ride."
Apart from the dinner at the Legion, a breakfast was hosted on June 27 by the Lions Club before the group left Sylvan Lake.
More information on the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay can be found on the group's Facebook page.
Information on the Military Police Fund for Blind Children can be found on the website, mpfbc.ca.
As well, for more information, individuals are welcome to contact French at 778-966-1551 or lamontfrench2933@gmail.com.
