2011 Charity Totals Updated to $11.8 Million US

22 Feb 2012 | 8:56 am EST

At the beginning of 2012, the 501st Legion reported an estimated total of $5.8 million US dollars in funds raised for charity for the previous year. Because figures were still trickling in from various 501st units around the world, the amount actually... ( Read More )

12th Annual Crystal Ball raises over $230,000 for charity.

30 Jan 2012 | 11:28 pm EST

On Saturday January 21st over fifty costumed members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion helped the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi raise over $230,000 dollars for the Foundation's operating costs, with over $217,000 given away to... ( Read More )

501st Twitter Nominated for a Shorty Award

6 Jan 2012 | 7:55 pm EST

The Shorty Awards honor the best producers of short content on social media channels, and the 501st Legion's very own official Twitter account was nominated for recognition in the "Charity" category. Do you follow the 501st on Twitter? If... ( Read More )

Charity Totals Nearly $6 million Dollars in 2011

3 Jan 2012 | 10:32 pm EST

The 501st Legion is very excited to announce that during 2011, we helped raise more than the equivalant of $5.8 million US Dollars by assisting local and International charities with their worldwide fundraising efforts. This is a considerable increase... ( Read More )

Happy New Year from the 501st Legion!

31 Dec 2011 | 5:01 pm EST

The members of the 501st Legion wish everyone around the world a safe and happy new year! May 2012 be your best year yet! ( Read More )

Happy Holidays from the 501st Legion!

24 Dec 2011 | 11:57 am EST

The 501st Legion wishes everyone everywhere a wonderful holiday season and happy new year! May all of your wishes come true and may 2012 be the best year ever for you and your family. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday weekend, please take a... ( Read More )

Exciting development for Rancho Obi Wan, Inc.

18 Dec 2011 | 10:31 am EST

In an exciting development for Star Wars fans, Rancho Obi Wan, the largest privately-held collection of all things Star Wars, has become a State of California Non-Profit Corporation who's purpose is to serve the public through the collection,... ( Read More )

Mark Mckenna Now 501st Legion Honorary Member

16 Dec 2011 | 11:36 pm EST

On October 30th, 2011, Star Wars artist Mark Mckenna became an Honorary Member of the 501st Legion. Inducted at the Albany Comic Con members of Garrison Excelsior presented Mr. Mckenna with his official Honorary Member plaque, 501st Legion name badge,... ( Read More )

Romanian and Hungarian Outposts join forces for charity.

29 Nov 2011 | 6:21 pm EST

The Romanian Outpost hosted its first ever multi-member 501st event earlier this month thanks to great support from the Hungarian Outpost . Legion members from Hungary embarked on their first international troop via a 16 hour journey to join the lone... ( Read More )

The 501st Gives Thanks During the Thanksgiving Holiday

24 Nov 2011 | 12:14 am EST

This week families across the United States will travel to be with their distant family and friends for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanksgiving means many different things to different people, but for us all it is a time that we can be thankful for the... ( Read More )