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Run for Children's Rights

On Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 10:00 AM, ECPAT (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes) will be holding a Run for Children’s Rights on Roosevelt Island
New York, NY 10044

When: Saturday, May 23, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Roosevelt Island
Address: New York, NY 10044
Brief Description:
This family-oriented 5K run/walk is a fundraiser and awareness-raising event to support the work of ECPAT-USA, a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect all children from commercial sexual exploitation. ECPAT-USA fights to end child pornography, prostitution, and trafficking through research, training, public education, advocacy, and policy implementation. By supporting this event, you are helping to protect and empower children all over the world.

Additional Information:

RUN or WALK for ADULTS and CHILDREN… *follow signs to event from subway (F train to Roosevelt Island stop). 9am – registration opens (t-shirts, day-of registration), 10am – run/walk begins, 11am – post-event food, entertainment, raffle
Fees: $20.00 (includes t-shirt)

Online Registration Closes: 05/20/09 11:00 AM

Website:
http://www.ecpatusa.org
Online Donations:
Click here to donate to Run for Children’s Rights

 

Author

Cassandra Clifford

Cassandra Clifford is the Founder and Executive Director of Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery. She holds an M.A., International Relations from Dublin City University in Ireland, as well as a B.A., Marketing and A.S., Fashion Merchandise/Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cassandra has previously worked in both the corporate and charity sector for various industries and causes, including; Child Trafficking, Learning Disabilities, Publishing, Marketing, Public Relations and Fashion. Currently Cassandra is conducting independent research on the use of rape as a weapon of war, as well as America’s Pimp Culture and its Impact on Modern Slavery. In addition to her many purists Cassandra is also working to develop a series of children’s books.

Cassandra currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where she also writes for the Examiner, as the DC Human Rights Examiner, and serves as an active leadership member of DC Stop Modern Slavery.


Areas of Focus:
Children's Rights; Human Rights; Conflict