CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – A horse and rider walking down the streets of Clarion Monday afternoon drew a lot of questions and Leslie Fender of Stubenville, Texas was part of fundraising efforts for the American Stroke Association.

ExploreClarion caught up with him at the Clarion American Legion and he told us that his group had raised close to $800,000 himself.  He explains his long journey below.