Run For Freedom 2012
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Run For Freedom was set up in 2007 to help raise awareness of the 20 million men, women and children enslaved around the world today. We support anti trafficking coalition Stop The Traffik and Anti Slavery International, who hold annual Run For Freedom events throughout the UK.
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- 1. Anti people trafficking group © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 2. • 200 years ago the transatlantic slave trade was abolished • Today, it is estimated that over 12 million men, women and children are trafficked into slavery • Run For Freedom began in 2007 when descendents of William Wilberforce and friends, ran 5km in London to raise awareness • We’ve raised over $14,000 for anti slavery and anti trafficking coalitions © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 3. Run For Freedom Music • 5km Run in London • Charles Bailey • 5km Run in Bermuda productions on iTunes • 5km Walk in Florida • Sunjata release in 2010 Climb For Freedom Poster competition • Climbing equivalent • 2008 height of Mount • 2009 Everest © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 4. 2007 Events First Run For Freedom, London BBC and local press coverage Charles Bailey and Kedisha © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 5. 2008 Events Poster competition Run For Freedom London RFF Bermuda event Climb For Freedom © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 6. 2009 Events Run For Freedom Bermuda Run For Freedom London Poster competition Walk For Freedom Florida © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 7. 2010 onwards We support Anti Slavery International who participate in UK wide Run For Freedom events – raising awareness of slavery in our modern world; and anti-people trafficking coalitions. © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 8. Endorsements for Stop The Traffik Special thanks to Martin Sheen for being such a delight to chat to and supporting this immensely important cause. © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 9. Endorsements for Stop The Traffik Special thanks to all of our supporters and taking the time to be involved © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 10. Endorsements for Stop The Traffik Special thanks to all of our supporters and taking the time to be involved Ewart Brown, Jr. Premier of Bermuda 2006 - 2010 Governor and Commander in Chief of Bermuda since 2007 © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 11. Endorsements for Stop The Traffik Special thanks to all of our supporters and taking the time to be involved © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 12. Endorsements for Stop The Traffik Special thanks to all of our supporters and taking the time to be involved © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 13. Endorsements for Stop The Traffik Special thanks to all of our supporters and taking the time to be involved Bermuda College Robin Hood’s Christopher Bodkin, US Councilman Clare Rumball Dr Sajni Tolaram Christopher Wilberforce Charlotte, Chris & Catherine Wilberforce © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
- 14. Act now; Sign up to Run For Freedom events with Anti Slavery International Hold your own ‘For Freedom’ event! Run, swim, cook, dance, sing…it’s up to you! Raise awareness Raise funds for anti trafficking and slavery coalitions Anti Slavery International MTV EXIT Stop The Traffik Report the crime – see it, report it, make a difference Follow on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook © http://antipeopletrafficking.org
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- Funds raised have been a combination of $ and £’s raised in London, Bermuda and the USA. Donations have been received from people from all walks of life, students, companies and people in power. EVERY single £ or $ raised has gone directly to anti slavery / anti trafficking coalitions. Link: William Wilberforce http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wilberforce
- Run For Freedom 5 km runs held in London and Bermuda and a 5km walk in Florida. For two years we held a poster competition to use the winning entry worldwide when promoting Run For Freedom and raising awareness of people trafficking. Encouraging ‘For Freedom’ events, Climb For Freedom consisted of climbing a wall enough times to reach the equivalent height of Mount Everest. Upon meeting music producer Charles Bailey, he was inspired to create two songs – Run For Freedom with signer Kedisha Charles and a remix of Amazing Grace with Kedisha and songwriter KC aka SirCredit; 50% of proceeds go directly to anti trafficking campaign MTV EXITSigner /songwriter Sunjata wrote Red Light to raise awareness of people trafficking. A Photo Music Video is in productionLinks: iTunes Run For Freedom song: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=273519240&id=273519058&s=143444
- Akil Simmons won the vote for his inspiring image for the 2008 poster competition
- KarthikaChelvamwon the vote for her impressive image for the 2009 poster competition
- From 2010 Run For Freedom supports and promotes Anti Slavery International who organise UK wide RunsLinks: Anti Slavery International Run For Freedom: http://antislavery.org/english/what_you_can_do/run_for_freedom.aspx
- Run For Freedom collated endorsements for anti trafficking coalition Stop The TraffikLinks: Stop The Traffik http://www.stopthetraffik.org/language.aspx
- Links: iTunes Run For Freedom song: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=273519240&id=273519058&s=143444Anti Slavery International Run For Freedom: http://antislavery.org/english/what_you_can_do/run_for_freedom.aspx MTV EXIT http://www.mtvexit.org/index.php?lang=1 Stop The Traffik http://www.stopthetraffik.org/