We are proud to be a part of this fantastic announcement!

Source: 501st Legion, Public Relations Officer

The 501st Legion is very excited to announce that during 2011, we helped raise more than the equivalent of$5.8 million United States Dollars by assisting local and international charities with their worldwide fundraising efforts.

This is a considerable increase in reported charity collections in 2010, and goes to show how people around the work can come together to raise awareness and necessary funds for great causes.

To find out more about the charity work done by the 501st Legion, please click here.

The members of the Dune Sea Garrison would like to congratulate Lauren Graham SL3106 for earning the “Spotlighted Trooper” recognition!

Voted on by the entire Garrison for her hard work and dedication to her fellow garrison mates, Lauren has continually stepped up to coordinate events for the garrison – especially at the last minute. Her fellow troopers nominated her for her exceptional work for the Wounded Warriors event at a local laser tag facility. Her efforts raised over $3,000.00 for this charity.

Lauren has been a member of the 501^st Legion since September 2008 and has two costumes – an Imperial Officer and Darth Nihilus. She has proven herself to be an integral part of the DSG and we are fortunate to have her.

We your fellow troopers salute you Lauren!

December 3, 2011
TB-8535 | Public Relations Officer

Members of the 501^st Legion – Dune Sea Garrison, Rebel Legion – Mos Eisley Base, Mandalorian Mercs, R2 Builders and other costuming participated in this year’s Annual Toy Anxiety Toy Drive and Sidewalk Sale. Attendees were encouraged to bring a unwrapped toy to donate for the groups to use on their visit to area hospitals. Those that attended had the opportunity to shop at one of our favorite toy stores have their photo taken with the costumed characters.

In response to the recent toy theft at St. Joseph’s Hospital, members of the Star Wars groups decided to donate their portion of the toy donations to the hospital.

Our sincere thanks to those that attended and the generosity, you all are greatly appreciated!

Look for members of the Dune Sea Garrison this weekend at the 4th Annual Tucson Comic Con!

Members of the 501st Legion, Dune Sea Garrison; Rebel Legion, Mos Eisley Base; R2 Builders and Mandalorian Mercs participated in Star Wars Day with the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 25, 2011 in support of Stand Up 2 Cancer

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