The Unchained Movement

I have never ran for any type of cause before. Someone recently asked me why, and I said I simply have not found one I liked enough yet. I am not a fan of raising money for research or awareness for various diseases or conditions because I believe if the public was properly educated the majority of those charities, and the diseases, would be almost non existent. This is due to the fact that the majority of diseases of modern man are a result of lifestyle choices. 


Recently I became aware of UNCHAINED and how real of an issue domestic sex trafficking is here in the US. Before doing my research, I thought it was just something that happened when pretty blond American girls travel alone to Paris and run into Albanian gang members. 

If you want some quick information about the subject, check out this video below.

UNCHAINED seeks to educate the public about the issues of domestic sex trafficking without discrimination. Domestic sex trafficking is a growing billion dollar industry that can effect all walks of life. Our focus is to target all who could be affected by this issue or who are unaware of its effects. We will market to teens, college students, teachers, youth groups, survivors, victims, social service agencies, women’s rights groups, law enforcement agencies, legislators and advocates for hope and justice. As the sex industry continues to grow, a stronger need for advocacy, education and awareness must be ready to address the growing demand.


5 Projects of UNCHAINED
Establish a residential treatment center for young girls who have been victims of domestic sex trafficking.
Develop a mobile awareness event to tour the U.S.
College Campus Awareness Events
Provide community professionals with training and tools to identify, support and care for victims of domestic sex trafficking.
Awareness and Education through special video projects

As of writing this, their website is in construction, but they have  been active at their Facebook page.


During 2012 I hope to use a race or two as fundraisers. I have some timed events where the goal is to run as far as possible in 12 or 24 hours. Doing a donation per mile or lap for that would be fun. 


My donation page is located here: ( don't mind the massive heel strike :p )

Thanks for reading!