Jubilee Girls R.A.T. Racers

Hello friends and family!

We are running in the 2014 Run Against Traffick (R.A.T. Race) to raise funds for the Oak Tree Project. Oak Tree Project is a scholarship and mentoring program for orphans in South Korea.

From Oak Tree Project's website:
“When the children [orphans] graduate from high school they are deemed adults and are no longer able to live in the children homes... The children are pretty much on their own and, without healthy role models and support around them, are very vulnerable.
...Because of the background of these children, they are often discriminated against when they apply [for jobs]. Often they will not receive jobs or will have to accept lesser pay compared to the other employees. For some of them, particularly 18 year old girls, the only jobs they can get are at bars and clubs where they have to serve older men. For those who desire to study at university, the road ahead is particularly difficult and many lose heart along the way. They end up giving up on their dreams.
...For many of these kids their first year outside of the home is the most vulnerable year of their life. Many struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts. For the children desperate for financial income and for some sort of emotional support, the sex industry can become a strong temptation for them. There is such a need for helping these children!”
To learn more, visit Oak Tree Project's website: http://www.oaktreeproject.com

Please join us this effort by supporting us! Thank you!

From,
Lauren, Holly, Megan, Michelle, Sarai, and Sharon

Donations to the Run Against Traffick Race 2014 are closed. Thank you to all who participated and donated. If you still wish to give directly to the cause, please visit http://give.oaktreeproject.org

RUN AGAINST TRAFFICK (R.A.T.) RACE 2014

On Saturday, November 15, 2014, we are running the Run Against Traffick (R.A.T.) Race to raise funds for the Oak Tree Project, a scholarship and mentorship program for orphans in South Korea. Our goal is to raise $80,000 for 13 orphan college students. Please support us in keeping our students in school and out of working in night clubs, bars, and lounges. To find out more about the Oak Tree Project, visit www.oaktreeproject.com.

To donate, click the "Donate now" button on the right.

To run, you can sign up for the 5K, 10K, Half-marathon, or Full marathon. The registration fee is ₩33,000 and the deadline for sign-ups is November 3, 2014.

Sign up here: http://bit.do/ratk2014

For more information, email ratraceseoul@gmail.com.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT. RUN THE R.A.T. RACE.