A man is sitting at his computer and he is once again looking at women on the screen. He doesn’t know who they are, he just knows they make him feel good. That man is valuable and worthy of my love.

A woman’s boss has scheduled an appointment for her with another John. She wants to get out of this, but it’s the only way she can get food and shelter. That woman is valuable and worthy of my love.

Although awareness of sex trafficking is growing, most of us feel comfortably removed enough from the issue that we can effectively focus our attention elsewhere. Many of us don’t realize that porn consumption directly feeds the sex industry and that sex trafficking plays a role in normalizing the abuse of women. Though playing different roles, both those being bought and sold and those who are the consumers are victims.

We passionately believe that all individuals are made in the image of God and that it is never okay to objectify nor use another human. Our goal is to personally invest ourselves in furthering awareness of sex trafficking and to make a step against this dehumanization by raising funding for Women at Risk international.

Our game plan:

Throughout the month of July, each team member is going to rack up and track the miles s/he can accumulate through non-motorized means. This can include running, walking, biking, and rollerblading. Our group goal is to cover 550 miles and raise $6,000 to use these literal steps to fight against sex trafficking.

How to get involved:

Make a per-mile pledge (for an individual or for our whole team--suggested donation is $.25/mile)*
Make a static pledge (regardless of how many miles traveled)
Go the extra mile with us! (invite one or all of us on an adventure with you or join us on one of ours!)

*to be paid at the end of July based on miles accumulated (please email me at bethann.kriz@gmail.com f you'd like a reminder at the end of the month)

Additional resources:

Regarding Porn Addiction:

Regarding Sex Trafficking:

Regarding WAR:

War for Worth

By Women at Risk International

War for Worth

Stepping up against sex trafficking