Tread on Trafficking

Today, I want to tell you about an organization called Love146. Love146 is intent on ending child sex slavery and exploitation. Heavy topic, right? Right. But there's something you can do to help.

First, let me tell you more about Love146. Their services not only include methods in preventing human trafficking, but also providing aftercare for child sex slave survivors. One of my fellow Public Allies is placed there and cares deeply about his work. I have taken one of their trainings in identifying victims of human trafficking, and though the content can be upsetting, the upside is that I learned ways of how I can do my part here in Connecticut. Yes, sex slavery with children does happen here.

And this is where you come in.

Love146 is currently holding "Tread on Trafficking." From their website:

Tread on Trafficking is a virtual event that happens across the globe beginning May 1st, 2011. Those who tread on trafficking put their foot down to raise awareness about child sex slavery and funds to care for survivors and those vulnerable to exploitation. Treaders ask sponsors to support them for the number of miles or hours they spend running, swimming, biking, or working out in some form over the eight week period of May & June. Becoming a treader is really simple, anyone, anywhere can sign up. All proceeds raised by those treading benefit the work of Love146.

I have signed up to be a Treader. I will run 12 miles per week, lift weights 3 times per week, and cycle for 1 hour per week for the eight weeks. I am asking, to anyone who is able, that you sponsor me in Tread on Trafficking (or become a Treader yourself!). My target goal is $500.00, but it would be awesome to go even further. You can check out my fundraising page here. (Your donation is tax-deductible and you will receive a tax receipt automatically if you use my page.)

I greatly and deeply appreciate anything you can do. Together, we can put an end to child slavery and exploitation.