This past Saturday’s Run for Their Lives was a testament that so many people are for freedom! Here in Lynchburg you came out in droves on a cold and wet day and ran, and wow was it overwhelming. At the beginning of the race, looking from the starting line, there were four lanes FULL! Now we are getting pictures from the races in other states and beginning to see the spread of this impact. You ran for them, you ran for freedom, you ran for their lives!
So on the blog today we want to celebrate with a few pics and short videos that were captured. If you have others you would like to give us , send us an email to admin@r4tl.com.
Tell us how you felt, what you thought, who you ran for either here or on Facebook and Twitter or send your stories about the race to the email above.
There are only 5 days before October 29th when the 3rd Run for Their Lives takes place here in Lynchburg, VA, across the country and the world! Registrations continue to grow each day, almost each hour! However online registration closes on Thursday, so get it done today!!! www.R4TL.com
It will be exciting all weekend long starting with packet pick-up on Friday night which will be more than just waiting and lines. While you are picking up your race shirts and packets there will be live music and booths with our partners. Talk with them to see exactly what we are supporting and the amazing things they are doing!
Then the race on Saturday has so much in store! Partners, kids stuff, music, and a few surprises that we suspect will be talked about for a while! It is not going to be something you will want to miss.
We are also looking for volunteers to be a part of the experience and assist the runners and events in all sorts of ways. Email us at volunteer@r4tl.com and we will help find a perfect place for you on the weekend!
Finally, this was an amazing weekend for Freedom 4/24 as our president, Mike Zealand, was interviewed nationally on The Fox News Channel. The interview is below, share it with your friends and family and we will see you all on Saturday at Run for Their Lives!
Have you registered? Who will you inspire to run with you? www.r4tl.com Make it happen today! Share the link on Twitter and facebook and tag us with the hashtag #run4freedom
If you want to volunteer for the event and help raise support and awareness that way you are very needed as well! Email us at Volunteer@r4tl.com to get the details. We are looking for help on Friday night and Saturday, at all different places. We will find the best place for you to encourage and assist!
11 days until the race are you ready, registered, and inspired?
Directly to the point today, we are talking about Run 4 Their Lives! The race this year is heating up and with over 300 runners already registered in other states not including VA and literally across the world it is going to be amazing!
We have had support for the race from so many different areas over the past 2 years and so far it is coming along well but we would like more. We want your church and your business to get involved by spreading the word and sponsoring the race!
If you are a part of a church that you would like to talk with about having a team for the race let us know, we can get you information and materials to present to your church. You can spread passion for the freedom of those who are sexually exploited to your church through this specific way. Gather a team and be a part! Email us at info@r4tl.com .
In order for us to be able to send all of the money raised through registrations we need a specific numerical amount to cover the costs of the race. We are planning on continuing this tradition as well as help your business show the world that you are against human trafficking and doing something about it. There are several different opportunities for sponsorship levels. Simply email us at Sponsorship@r4tl.com and we will get back to you quickly!
Around Lynchburg, let us see how and where you are spreading the word about the race with Save the Date Cards, Posters, emails, whatever creative ways you come up with! Mention us in the status with the pics and videos showing how you are getting the word out and creating the buzz!
In a quick recap the Run for Their Lives walk / run has been a huge success in its two years of existence. This success is due to the people that decided to bring awareness and support to Freedom 4/24 by giving up a Saturday to run or walk a 5k, 10k, or the kids 1k. People who believe that sexual slavery is worth fighting against and that each thing that is done to fight this battle has an effect, it has meaning.
These are people who believe that Freedom Begins with a Day!
Coming off of two events, Frocks for Freedom / Girls Night Out, and Father Daughter Date Night, the excitement for this year is building quickly and expected to only continue! That momentum continues to build with the opportunity for family and friends to register and run a 5k with us all across the States, and even all across the world! Tell them about the race, let them experience what we experience. Simply ask them to run or walk in whatever state they are in. Even miles apart we can be unified together on October 29th to run for them, run for freedom, run for their lives!
For info on this email States@r4tl.com and help spread the awareness far beyond the reachings of Lynchburg, VA.
Though this industry is one of the largest in the world it is still not well known or thought of. That is why this race exists, to raise support and awareness of the issue, an issue that is uncomfortable and awkward when brought up. This is a way to bring awareness, raise support, and start conversations that may not happen without a spark. This is a way to love those who we cannot touch physically, a way to give the opportunity of freedom for a day and ultimately freedom for a lifetime in Christ.
Register today and encourage those around you and in your home state to do the same! Register here We will see you there and we hope to see pics of everyone participating across the country!
