FREEDOM 5k to Support IN OUR BACKYARD

Saturday, April 1 – Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Past event
3:00 AM PDT
Bend, Oregon
$45.00 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join the inspiring FREEDOM 5K to Support IN OUR BACKYARD, a remarkable virtual challenge taking place from April 1 to May 2, 2023, in beautiful Bend, Deschutes. This is the 3rd annual event dedicated to raising awareness and putting an end to human trafficking. Participants can choose their own day, location, and pace to complete the 5K distance, making it a flexible and inclusive experience for everyone.

Lace up your shoes and get ready to make a difference! Whether you prefer to walk, run, bike, swim, or even dance, this event encourages you to move your feet to support survivors and promote public awareness. With a registration fee of $45, participants receive a limited edition 5K T-shirt featuring unique survivor artwork. By forming teams or fundraising individually, you can help reach the goal of $100,000 to combat human trafficking. Don’t forget to share your journey on social media using the hashtag #Freedomsticker! Be a force for good this April and help create pathways to freedom for those in need.

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  • LACE UP TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING-3rd Annual Virtual FREEDOM 5k

    Virtual

    T-Shirt

    Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

    $45.00

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Organiser's description

IN OUR BACKYARD FREEDOM 5K 3RD ANNUAL VIRTUAL CHALLENGE!

"LACE UP" TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING!

THE MONTH OF APRIL...YOU PICK YOUR DAY, YOUR PLACE, YOUR PACE.

REGISTER NOW! RAISE AWARENESS! IN OUR BACKYARD LINKS ARM ACROSS AMERICA FIGHTING TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING. PUBLIC AWARENESS TIPS CREATE OVER 1/3 OF PATHWAYS TO FREEDOM FOR SURVIVORS! LACE-UP, GRAB YOUR PEOPLE, CREATE A TEAM AND BE A FORCE FOR GOOD! REGISTRATION IS $45 AND INCLUDES A 5K T-SHIRT LIMITED "LACE-UP" DESIGN FOR 2023! LACE-UP IS DESIGNED TO SHARE SURVIVOR ART BY LESA, A SURVIVOR SELF-HEALER!

Remember, you can _walk, run, dance, swim, bicycle, hike, hop like a bunny,_ and WHATEVER you do, move your feet to make a positive difference! Post a picture during your time on your social media- #Freedomsticker to raise awareness. We strive to share the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline across America all of April.

Be a force for good and join our FUN-Raising Awareness this year! Start your fundraiser page, share, and make a difference! This work is possible because of your generosity! Thank you! Fundraising can be by teams or individually. Every registration with a minimum of $365 raised will have their registration fee refunded as a thank you! Click here now https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/142278/BecomeFundraiser! Click below to share the race on Facebook! We hope to have 250 folks take the challenge to help reach our 100K goal!

NEW TO VIRTUAL FREEDOM 5K?

* FREEDOM 5K Virtual Run/Walks can be completed anytime & anywhere! In your neighborhood, at the nearby park, take or hike a trail, do Zumba, yoga, swim, or on your treadmill..it is up to you! (An hour of activity, or use your fitness device)
Simply register and invite your friends, choose a route or use any fitness device/app you prefer to track your respective event. Pick any date in April-May 1st and rally everyone together to accomplish their challenge! It is an honor system.

* Celebrate with us Online! After you complete your respective 5K event goal,- you sure can set your own goal - 1 hour of activity is reasonable! Share your challenge photos! Social Channels: @inourbackyard #Freedomsticker #freedom5k Facebook and Instagram!
Download a customized 'Freedom 5K Challenge' Finisher Certificate with your name and results to reflect a job well done on crossing the finish line!!! We will have live videos going and looking for you!

Location

Virtually Anywhere, Anywhere or, 97701, OR, United States

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