DONNIE EDWARDS BEST DEFENSE FOUNDATION
Cause Area
- Education & Literacy
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
249 HWY 101 STE 312SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.bdf.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
THE BEST DEFENSE FOUNDATION PROVIDES UNIQUE AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR MILITARY VETERANS OF ALL GENERATIONS TO BRING CLOSURE AND HONOR TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. THROUGH THREE KEY PROGRAMS-BATTLEFIELD RETURN, STRONGHOLD TRANSITION AND OUR EDUCATION INITIATIVE, WE STRIVE TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY AND MEMORY OF OUR VETERANS AND PRESERVE THEIR STORIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Description
The Best Defense Foundation is dedicated to honoring and supporting veterans through programs that foster closure, camaraderie, and commemoration. Key initiatives include the Battlefield Return Program, which allows veterans to revisit sites where they served, enabling reflection and shared connection. The foundation also supports special forces veterans’ post-service journeys through the Stronghold Transition Program, which provides critical resources and guidance for veterans transitioning into civilian life, focusing on mental and physical rehabilitation .
In addition, the Education Initiative works to ensure that younger generations understand and appreciate the sacrifices of veterans, fostering awareness and respect through historical education and outreach. Founded by former NFL linebacker Donnie Edwards, the Best Defense Foundation emphasizes respect, remembrance, and comprehensive support for those who served to protect our freedoms.