On April 15, 2009, thousands gathered around the world to abduct themselves for the abducted at a 100-city, 10-country awareness event called The Rescue. The goal was to demand attention for the plight of children abducted and forced to fight as soldiers in the Lord’s Resistance Army by getting political and cultural figures to make a public statement on behalf of these child soldiers. In 99 of the 100 cities worldwide, a “Rescuer” answered their call. But for six days, more than 500 participants held strong in the final city – Chicago – awaiting a “Rescuer” of their own. Reinforcements from across the country, known as “Rescue Riders,” assembled upon the city to increase the group’s visibility. Their final stand was a daring effort, as these youth asked one of the world’s most powerful people to add their influence to the crisis. Their cry: “Together We Are Free.” And each of the riders came together under an agreement not to go home until every city was rescued, with the hope that one day soon the children will be rescued, too. This is the story of those brave and dedicated individuals.