2021 (HYBRID) Walk to End It...

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5th Annual (HYBRID) Walk to End It :
Other : 5th Annual (HYBRID) Walk to End It
  • Race Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021
  • Start Time: 2:00PM EDT
  • City/State/Zip:Richmond, Virginia 23226
  • Country: USA

_The 2021 (HYBRID) Walk to End It:

The story of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s years of abuse trafficking young, sometimes under-aged girls, has brought national attention to the horror of sex trafficking.  While people understand human trafficking is a global human rights problem, most people don’t know it’s also a local problem.

Richmond is one of the top 20 jurisdictions for sex trafficking in the United States as ranked by the Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Greater Richmond’s geographic location and proximity to major highways make it a hub for trafficking activity. Specifically, in Henrico County, the market for human trafficking “exploded” with the opioid crisis. 

Consequently, Safe Harbor opened the first comprehensive trafficking recovery program in central Virginia in 2017.  This program has become a model in the state and even nationally.  The work includes counseling, case management, and life services assistance for clients.  

One Client-Her Legacy

One client that Safe Harbor served was so grateful to the organization for helping her rebuild her life that she wanted to give back to the program.  She came up with the idea of a walk.  And the Safe Harbor team helped her bring that idea to life.  Clients in the program made signs with facts and figures about human trafficking in the nation and here in Richmond that lined the route.

As we embark on the 5th annual Walk to End It, we want to honor this survivor and remind people that not only is the walk her legacy but that her purpose was greater:  to instill in all survivors a desire to pay it forward, to give back to those that helped us heal.

Paying It Forward

Join others and walk to end human trafficking. 

This year's walk will be a hybrid event.

Or if you rather you can walk where and when you want — on a sidewalk, track or trail. Walk individually or in groups with friends, family or co-workers. 

While there is no fee to register for the Walk, we encourage all participants to raise funds for Safe Harbor's Human Trafficking program. These funds will support survivors of human trafficking, who have been forced into sex work, heal and rebuild their lives. 

Participate in 3 Easy Steps:

1. Register and Sign up as a Team Captain, team member or individual.
 
2. Start fundraising and spread the word.
    We’ll provide tips and coaching every step of the way, including easy ways to raise funds online.
 
3. Join us on Walk day either in person or virtually

Safe Harbor is committed to our mission:  to provide the support that survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking need to overcome their crisis and to transform their lives.  Please partner with us to rebuild lives, to pay it forward, and walk with us to end human trafficking.

For more information about Safe Harbor and how to access our services please visit www.safeharborshelter.com

 

Other Info:

-) 2021 race registration is open • Registration Information 
 

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