It all started with a mission trip to the Philippines.
While serving in safe houses there, I came face to face with both the resilience of survivors and the harsh realities of exploitation. Something in me shifted. I returned home carrying stories I couldn’t unsee—and a quiet conviction that I had to do something. I began praying, “Here I am. Send me.”

As a survivor of sexual abuse, this mission is deeply personal.
I know what it’s like to carry pain in silence—and I’ve also experienced the power of being seen, supported, and slowly rising from what once felt impossible. Over time, this journey has become one of reclaiming dignity, finding my voice, and discovering healing. It’s been a slow, restorative process—and a testimony to how God can bring beauty from ashes.

Inspired by the Aramaic phrase “Talitha koum”—which means “Little girl, rise up”—this walk carries a powerful reminder: every person has value, and every story holds the potential to rise from the ashes and begin again.
You could say this event is a reflection of that—a small piece of light I want to pass on.

That’s the heart behind One Light, One Walk.

This peaceful, family-friendly glow walk is designed to raise awareness about human trafficking, give voice to survivors, and create space for reflection, learning, and hope. It’s also an invitation—for all of us—to move from awareness into action, and from compassion into change.

Funds raised will support organizations that provide trauma-informed care, job support, and essential resources for survivors. We're also planting seeds for something bigger: starting in Fall 2026, we’ll be equipping young adults to host their own Glow Walks in communities across the country.

Whether you’re walking, donating, or standing in quiet support—thank you.

Your light matters. And it makes a difference.

One Light, One Walk

A Glow Walk for Freedom