Our annual Memorial Day 5K benefiting the WeDefy Foundation kicks off at West Park in White Bear Lake at 9am on Monday, May 25. Walk it. Run it. Jog it. Blade it. Just don’t miss it. For a cause that matters. We'd love to see you there!
Suggested Donation for 5K
- $50 per person ages 16+
- $25 per person ages 6-15
- children under 6 are free
We Defy provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
It costs $2500 on average to fund a single veteran scholarship. This includes gym fees as well as uniform costs. Jiu Jitsu has been shown to be an effective altrenative therapy for veterans suffering from PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. Through the process of training Jiu Jitsu, veterans have a mechanism to reconnect to society, join a welcoming and familiar community, and ultimately better cope with their military-connected disabilities.
Thank you so much for your support! We couldn’t do this without you!