Legion Does Good: Give Back With Tickets
LEGION M GIVES FANS THE ABILITY TO GIVE BACK TO VETERANS, SENIORS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS WITH INNOVATIVE “BUY A TICKET FOR…” PROGRAM
As a fan-owned company, Legion M understands the importance of community. And as a company that makes movies, we understand the power of cinema in bringing communities together. That’s why we’re so excited to announce our newest Legion Does Good initiative for our upcoming theatrical release of William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill.
Legion M has partnered with two highly rated 501(c)(3) non-profits (please see below for more information on these partners including links to the charity navigator pages) so that fans can support the release of our newest film by clicking the “Buy Tickets Now” link to:
BUY A TICKET FOR VETERAN through Vet Tix, which serves active and former military, as well as families of those who have been killed in action.
BUY A TICKET FOR A FIRST RESPONDER through 1st Tix, which serves active and retired law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, and 911 dispatchers.
BUY A TICKET FOR A SENIOR through Shepherd’s Centers of America, a nationwide network of centers dedicated to creating life-enriching opportunities and reducing loneliness and social isolation of older adults.
“As a company owned by fans we understand the power of community,” said Jeff Annison, Co-founder and President of Legion M. “This is a wonderful opportunity to support the release of our new film, while at the same time giving back to the broader community.”
“We’re overjoyed by the opportunity to partner with Vet Tix and Shepherd’s Center of America, both highly rated 501(c)(3) nonprofits doing great work,” said Paul Scanlan, co-founder and President of Legion M. “And we’re excited to tap into the power of our fan community to give back to those who’ve given so much to us.”
"Vet Tix is honored to partner with Legion M and their support of our members of the military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Legion M's array of feature films, TV, and other digital content creates lifelong memories that provide Vet Tix and 1st Tix members and their families this opportunity through this partnership," said Vet Tix Founder, CEO, and U.S. Navy Veteran Michale A. Focareto III.
“William Shatner has been an icon for generations,” said Sarah Cheney, Executive Director of Shepherd’s Center of America, “and movies are a wonderful way for older adults to engage with their community. We’re thankful to Legion M for helping support our mission of celebrating the joys of aging and reducing loneliness and social isolation.”
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill was directed by acclaimed documentary director Alexandre O. Philippe from Exhibit A Pictures after Legion M equity crowdfunded the film in just four days. After debuting at SXSW in 2023 with a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, the documentary will be released nationwide on William Shatner’s 93rd birthday. To buy or donate tickets today, please go to the link below:
ABOUT VET TIX and 1ST TIX
Vet Tix provides tickets to all branches of the military and supports active-duty service members and veterans, including the immediate family of troops killed in action. 1st Tix (powered by the same organization) provides tickets to active and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses and 911 dispatchers.
As of February 2022, Vet Tix and 1st Tix have distributed over 20,000,000 tickets to members of a community that often put their lives and mental health on the line for the good of us all. These tickets can be a critical means to reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories, and encourage members to stay engaged with local communities and American life.
Vet Tix and 1st Tix are both powered by Veterans Ticket Foundation, a 501(3)(c) organization which provides 99% of expenses to its programs and services. For more information, please view their page on CharityNavigator.com.
ABOUT SHEPHERD'S CENTERS OF AMERICA
Shepherd’s Centers of America is a nationwide network of community-based affiliates working to connect older adults to life-enriching and life-sustaining services that celebrate the joys of aging. These programs not only alleviate social isolation and loneliness but provide exciting opportunities for older adults to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and make new friends. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2024, the SCA Network is a beacon for moving the national conversation on positive aging forward in America.
Shepherd’s Centers of America is a 501(c)(c3) organization with a 4 star rating on CharityNavigator.com.