Diana Scimone: 09-09-09 Prizes to Give Away Today

43 ways to stop child trafficking

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43. Join
the fight against trafficking in your own city. (Yes, it's happening there.)
42. Google
the name of your city and "human trafficking" or "child trafficking." Read, learn, get angry.
41. Meet
with other abolitionists in your city. If there's not a group, start one.
40. Understand
the mindset of a trafficking victim: http://tinyurl.com/9jzqtb
39. Download
info for health care providers, social service agencies, and law enforcement officials: http://tinyurl.com/7zgrft
38. Pick
a factsheet and learn about some aspect of human trafficking: http://tinyurl.com/88t7k8
37. Order
free anti-trafficking brochures, posters, info cards (in many languages): http://tinyurl.com/7weyz8
36. Study
how to combat trafficking of women and children: http://tinyurl.com/9kxw4f
35. Read
about anti-trafficking legislation in the US: http://www.state.gov/g/tip/laws/
34. Find out
what human trafficking is and isn't: http://tinyurl.com/9jqjz
33. Watch
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement awareness videos: http://tinyurl.com/95c8dy
32. Learn
what to ask if you think someone is trafficked: www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/fs/08/106250.htm
31. Call
the National Human Trafficking Resource Center to report a trafficking victim: (888) 373-7888.
30. Choose
a country (the one already on your heart) and learn about trafficking there.
29. Read
the latest country-by-country Trafficking in Persons Report: www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2008/
28. Subscribe
to blogs and email updates from anti-trafficking organizations (like this blog).
27. Give
a gift card to your local trafficking awareness group--grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.
26. Open
your eyes. There's trafficking all around you.
25. Host
a party and make anti-trafficking t-shirts to wear. Come up with creative sayings & designs.
24. Visit
http://slavery.alltop.com/ Pick a blog a day to read and leave an encouraging comment.
23. Make
a B2F patch or pin to wear on your backpack to spark conversation with friends or teachers (or total strangers).
22. Give
a gift in someone's honor. Donate to an anti-trafficking organization in his or her name.
21. Forward
the anti-trafficking video, "Get Angry. Please." to your list. www.born2fly.org
20. Introduce
B2F to a foundation or corporation.
19. Sponsor
a B2F day at your school.
18. Post
instances of trafficking on www.slaverymap.org
17. Ask
your legislators what they're doing to stop the traffic.
16. Write
a letter to the editor.
15. Donate
to anti-trafficking organizations such as B2F.
14. Display
anti-trafficking posters in schools, offices, and churches. http://tinyurl.com/4869yp
13. Blog
about child trafficking.
12. Pray
God gave you the power to change what's around you.
11. Learn
about trafficking in countries where you do business.
10. Flex
your political muscles.
9. Forgo
birthday presents. Instead ask family and friends to donate to B2F in your name.
8. Organize
a fund-raising party for B2F.
7. Take
a voluntourism trip and help with the anti-trafficking effort.
6. Pick
a country and take an immersion trip.
5. Start
a book club. Read Terrify No More or Good News About Injustice.
4. Host
a house meeting or dorm meeting. Watch China's Stolen Children. http://tinyurl.com/58mpb3
3. Find out
what's happening in your own community. www.polarisproject.org
2. Read
about modern-day abolitionists. http://tiny.cc/rWXNk
1. Learn
about what's happening. Set up Google alerts for "child trafficking," "human slavery," etc.

September 09, 2009

09-09-09 Prizes to Give Away Today

Welcome to the 09-09-09 1-day fundraiser for The Born2Fly Project to stop child trafficking.

Our goal is 9,000 people giving $9 each on 09-09-09 (that's today!).

How to donate: Click the orange "Chip-in" button at the top right and donate safely by credit card or PayPal.

* * *

We'll be giving away prizes all day today, and if you've donated, you're entered to win:

Aqua Resorts: 2 nights at any Aqua property in Hawaii

Artist Leah Wiedemer: Pumpkin Patch original watercolor

Slice: Set of kitchen and office tools designed by Karim Rashid

Jewelry artist Kathryn Stanko: MetaLace sterling silver circle earrings

Artist Melinda Howard: Original charcoal portrait

PartyBeans.com: 5 $25 gift certificates to online store

Jewelry artist Kathryn Stanko: MetaLace 14-karat gold-filled bangle bracelet

Purpose coach Dr. John Stanko: DISC profile

Announcements.com: $35 gift certificate to online store

Saphoros.com: Skincare Essentials Gift Kit

Artist Leah Wiedemer: Original watercolor painting (winner's choice of 3)

Purpose coach Dr. John Stanko: Purpose assessment

Travel writer Kara Williams: Kitty sunglasses by Julbo

TwitterWalls.com: 4 customized Twitter backgrounds

Survival of the Hippest: Sterling silver necklace customized with your Twitter name

BreakPal.com: Premium online membership

Schubert Nursery: 2 small topiary plants

Travel writer Shannon Hurst Lane: Plane Quiet Platinum Headset

The Charm Factory: Custom-made sterling silver charm bracelet

Books:

Trust Agents, by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith

Slave Hunter, by Aaron Cohen and Christine Buckley

Adventures With PawPaw children's book series, by Diana Scimone (2 sets)

Unlocking the Power of Your Purpose, by Dr. John Stanko

I Wrote This Book on Purpose So You Can Know Yours, by Dr. John Stanko

Beyond Purpose, by Dr. John Stanko

The Quiet Place (CD), by Nancy Scimone

Long Time Coming, by Ed Folino

My Pittsburgh, by Ed Folino

How to Write a Book (e-book), by Diana Scimone

Everyone who donates to the 09-09-09 fundraiser is entered to win these prizes.

Remember, all funds go to The Born2Fly Project to stop child trafficking. Our goal is 9,000 people giving $9 each on 09-09-09. That's today! (So tell 9 of your friends!)

How to donate: Click the orange "Chip-in" button at the top right and donate safely by credit card or PayPal.

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