Run details:

Date: Sunday, November 14th
Location:
- IN PERSON: C&O Canal (Beginning at Lock 29 (near Point of Rocks, MD) and finishing in Georgetown, DC)
- VIRTUAL: If you'd like to run with me virtually, you can run any challenging distance in your own town. Be sure to capture a photo/video of the run and post it on social media using the hashtag #freedom50 🙌
Distance:
- JAKE: 50 miles
- YOU: Any challenging distance!

Why I'm running:

Many of us right now are collectively experiencing a return to freedom after last year. However, there are over 20 million people around the world that will not experience any freedom at all: victims of human trafficking. The #freedom50 exists to provide relief to victims and survivors.

My name is Jake Savage and I'm passionate about fighting the good fight against human trafficking. This passion came to life for me 10 years ago, when I spent six months living in a Moldovan village. The initial purpose of my trip to Eastern Europe was to teach English. However, during my time there, I became vividly aware of the dark realities of sex trafficking. My experience was truly horrifying. I knew then, on one particular night even, that I would dedicate my life to ending modern day slavery.

Where the donations are going:

Undesignated proceeds from this run will be evenly spread across four amazing organizations: 1) The Cupcake Girls, 2) Hope for Justice, 3) End Slavery Ministries Ecuador, and 4) Reset180. These four groups work with various vulnerable populations (and in various capacities) across both the U.S. and the globe. If you'd like for 100% of your donation to go toward one of the groups above, you can select their icon after hitting the "Donate" button!

Every dollar contributed makes an impact! As we enjoy our own freedom here at home, please consider investing at least $50 or more to help these nonprofits bring relief to those who need it most. If you're able to run or challenge yourself in some way, I'd truly love for you to join me!

Feel free to follow the #freedom50 journey via my Instagram: @itsjakesavage

Jake Savage's #freedom50 Run

By The Abolition Initiative

Jake Savage's #freedom50 Run

A 50 mile ultra marathon on November 14th to raise awareness and funds for victims of human trafficking

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