Tonight, we invite you to be a part of something life-changing. Down to Defend is on a mission to protect and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to live safer, more independent lives.

Our safety programs—ranging from self-defense and CPR training to healthy relationships and emergency preparedness—are making a real impact. But we can't do it alone.

This is your moment to make a difference. Every dollar raised tonight will go directly toward expanding our programs, providing essential resources, and ensuring that every individual in our community has access to life-saving education.

Together, we can create a safer, more inclusive world. Raise your paddle. Make a pledge. Change a life.