About Lebanon Walk to End Human Trafficking
Previously known as Stop Traffic Walk...
This year we have rebranded the walk to be the "Lebanon Hope Walk." We still stand for everything the Stop Traffic Walk represents but we focus on encouraging Hope as the foundation of our walk!
The Lebanon Hope Walk is a community event designed to help spread awareness of human trafficking in our local areas. We believe it is important for our community to be educated and alert about trafficking to not only fight for change, but also to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. It is easy to blind ourselves to the fact that this happens in small areas around us, but it is extremely important to realize that human trafficking rates continue to climb the more it is hidden. By taking a stand and speaking out toward this horrific issue, we believe change is just around the corner.
Where Hope Lives is one of the nation’s largest human trafficking rescue and rehabilitation operations in North America. The funds you raise through this community walk will help rescue trafficked individuals and give them the skills necessary to build a strong and vibrant life.
The Stop Traffic Walk event will open at 11am with bounce houses, games, food trucks, and more!
Just before the walk, there will be brief remarks from our Co-chairs: Amy Brewer and Robin Wintege followed by an encouraging call to action by this year's master of ceremonies.
This is your time to take a stand for the injustice that is taking place today and also show your support for those who have survived. We hope you will join us to unify our town and walk for this cause!
Join us for these additional events leading up to the walk:
August 13th at 6pm: Town Hall Meeting on Human Trafficking @ Script Coffee in Lebanon.
August 31th at 10:30am: Awareness Discussion at New Freedom Church.
September 6th at 11am: 2st Annual Lebanon Hope Walk at Bicentennial Park (free parking WHERE?).
Any questions, please contact us at stoptrafficleb1@gmail.com
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Meet the National Chair: Kristie Barnett Sexton
Kristie Barnett Sexton is responsible for the vision and strategy behind this event that will promote community involvement and raise awareness for Where Hope Lives, one of the nation’s largest human trafficking rescue and rehabilitation operation.
“With Arizona ranking 16th in the nation for human sex trafficking, it is still shocking to me that so many of the people I talk to are unaware that this is going on in our own backyards. While only 1 out of 100 victims are rescued, it is our responsibility to do something about this. By shedding a light on this issue, through events like the Walk, we can begin to create change.”
Kristie has always had a heart for helping her community. She was raised in a family where outreach and service were part of their daily lives. Through the years, Kristie has practiced these values with her own family and their business in various ways. Kristie and her husband are founders and owners of Sexton Services, where philanthropy is one of their core pillars. “It has always been a priority for us to instill the power of service into our children and our employees. Everything we can do to help, no matter how big or how small, will make a difference.” – Kristie Barnett Sexton
Why Participate?
HUMAN TRAFFICKING is modern-day slavery and it’s believed to be the third-largest criminal activity in the world. There are an estimated 40 million victims of human trafficking, globally.
The Walk raises funds for one of the nation’s largest human trafficking rescue and rehabilitation operation in North America. The funds you raise through the Walk will also help local efforts to raise awareness through the Where Hope Lives operation. Our goal is to rescue trafficked individuals and give them the skills necessary to build a strong, vibrant life.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
30,000 square foot of space for healing care
12 safe beds for boys and young men
41 safe beds for girls and young women
100 sex trafficking survivors served each year
$46K per year per survivor in healing costs
10 Years passing legislation to help victims
