{"id":114091,"date":"2022-10-12T21:43:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T01:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114091"},"modified":"2022-10-12T21:43:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T01:43:07","slug":"fourth-annual-freedom-fest-5k-a-community-event-and-run-walk-for-freedom-from-human-trafficking-open-to-families-on-oct-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114091","title":{"rendered":"Fourth Annual Freedom Fest 5k, a community event and run\/walk for freedom from human trafficking, open to families on Oct. 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday, October 29, 2022
\n<\/strong>Lehigh Valley Corporate Center
\n1525 Valley Center Pkwy,
\nBethlehem, PA 18018
\n10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA. — Join ASPIRE (a local human services non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals that have been, are currently being, and who are at high risk of being trafficked or exploited) and other sponsors for Freedom Fest. This one-day, family-friendly outdoor festival includes a 5K run\/walk.<\/p>\n

The 2022 Freedom Fest will offer music, food, educational resources, and more. Guest speakers will discuss survival and resilience.<\/p>\n

Other invited guests include\u00a0government officials, regional human trafficking organizations, and other members of the recovery and mental health communities. This event unites social services organizations that work in physical and mental health, veteran support, and human trafficking in an environment that promotes and celebrates the grassroots, modern abolitionist movent in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.<\/p>\n

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsorships and\/or donations are tax-deductible; ASPIRE to Autonomy Inc is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Funds raised go directly to supporting ASPIRE To Autonomy\u2019s efforts, in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, including their Path To Autonomy \u2013 Safe House\/Emergency Shelter, Project Underground Railroad education and activation training series, and Community Intervention Services.<\/p>\n

In addition, ASPIRE will also present their fourth annual Victory Through Service Award, presented by Univest Bank, to recognize and celebrate chosen organizations and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery.<\/p>\n

2022 VICTORY Through Service Award<\/strong>\u00a0recipients are:<\/p>\n

Lamont McClure Jr<\/strong>, County Executive, County of Northampton
\nTatum Wilson<\/strong>, Chief Prosecutor,\u00a0 Northampton County
\nCatharine Kessack<\/strong>, Executive Director, VAST Valley Against Sex Trafficking, Allentown, PA
\nHayaj Jaquie Howells<\/strong>, St Luke\u2019s Parish Nurses, Allentown, PA
\nEmily Perruso<\/strong>, Former ASPIRE to Autonomy Student Intern, Allentown PA
\nLehigh Dialog Center\/ Chestnut Retreat Center\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information, please visit\u00a0www.freedomfestlv.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nhttp:\/\/pathtoautonomy.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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