Soroptimist Stop Human Trafficking 5k

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Event Date: April 27th, 2025
• Location: One Mile - 851 Woodland Ave, Chico, CA
• Race Type: 3rd annual 5k run
• Start Time: 8:30 am

🌍 The Impact of Trafficking

• Vulnerability: Human trafficking can happen to anyone, but some people are more vulnerable than others, including recent migrants and those experiencing poverty.
• Manipulation: Most frequently, people are trafficked by someone they know, through manipulation rather than force.
• Abuse Patterns: Manipulation and coercion often escalate to physical, emotional, and financial abuse.
• Recovery Needs: The UN states that acquiring skills and competencies is crucial for the recovery of trafficked individuals.

👩‍🦰 Support for Victims

• Financial Challenges: Women and girls who have been trafficked often suffer financially, being forced to rely on their trafficker.
• Societal Stigma: Even after escaping, many face unfair societal stigma that makes finding employment difficult.
• Soroptimist Contributions: Soroptimists have decades of experience providing interventions through education awards and other support.
• Your Role: We appreciate your support, and we hope to see you on race day!

💵 Race Entry Details

• Entry Fee: $40
• T-shirt Option: You will have the option to purchase a T-shirt.
• Website: To read more about our organization click this link that will take you to our website.
• Registration: For more details and to register, visit the official race page.