Fighting for the Innocent: The Night Ruck, Sex Trafficking, and Taking Action in North Idaho

Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing in America. 756,000 kids disappear every year — and most people have no idea. In this episode, we sit down with Erin, founder of 756 Dark: The Night Ruck, a powerful community event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, raising awareness and donations to fight child sex trafficking and exploitation.Erin shares how a calling she couldn't ignore led her to create one of the most impactful grassroots events in North Idaho — a silent ruck march through McEuen Park, in the dark, with a candlelight prayer closing — all in support of two incredible organizations: The Innocent and Helping Captives.We also get real with Erin and co-host John about their firsthand experiences in law enforcement — the heartbreak of knowing abuse is happening and having your hands tied by the system, the emotional toll of the job, and what finally pushed them to walk away. The conversation takes a powerful turn as all three share how faith became the foundation that carried them through the darkness and into purpose.Whether you're passionate about protecting children, curious about the realities of law enforcement, or searching for something deeper in your own walk — this episode will light a fire in your soul.🎟️ THE NIGHT RUCK — October 9th, 2026 | McEuen Park, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho🔗 756dark.org | Instagram: @756dark💛 Donate to: The Innocent | Helping Captives🎙️ Subscribe to The Next Ridge on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform.🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:Contact us:John Fontaine -208-719-6881Austin Johnson - [email protected] the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today!https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887Grab our Relocation Guide:https://stan.store/JohnFontaineNIE/p/get-my-templateebookcourse-now-o8rm3ptlYour Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://stan.store/JohnFontaineNIE/p/subscribe-to-get-our-home-sellers-checklist📱 Social LinksThe Next Ridge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextridge208?igsh=MXh4ZzJ6aTI4dTVlbA==North Idaho ExperienceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperienceBrokered by:REAL Brokerage LLCEqual housing opportunity======****...