Special Operations- Finding Kids

Running for a cause:

Grant Clark will be running a half marathon with his hands tied every month from March to December of 2024 to raise awareness for child trafficking. Too often, this crime thrives in the shadows of society, overlooked and ignored. By bringing it into the spotlight, I hope to mobilize individuals, communities, and policymakers to take concrete steps to combat trafficking and protect vulnerable children.

Help him raise $75k for Special Operations Finding Kids (SOFK). Contact him on social media (handles below) if you’d like to run with him or help advance our mission by donating. Special Operations Finding Kids is a community-based organization founded in 2017 to find missing and vulnerable children who are most at risk of being trafficked. The organization deploys boots-on-the-ground private investigators, cyber intelligence, and advocacy services to support youth and families in crisis. Since inception, SOFK has worked on over 180 cases.

More about child trafficking:

Sex trafficking is the fastest growing and second most lucrative criminal enterprise in the world. It is also the most under-reported and under-prosecuted. With access to smartphones and social media, and being easily manipulated and threatened, children have become easy prey for predators. Any minor who exchanges sexual favors for cash, drugs or anything of value, is considered a victim of sex trafficking.

Law enforcement needs the community’s help! For more information, go to https://findingkids.org/

You can also donate straight to Finding Kids here: https://findingkids.org/ways-to-give/

Race Schedule:

March 3: Miami, FL - 305 Half Marathon

April 13: San Diego, CA - San Diego Beach Half Marathon

May 25: Miami, Fl - Keep Going 5k/10k/13.1 Run

June 22: Marin, CA - Angel Island Half Marathon

July 20: Santa Monica CA - Summer Lovin' Half Marathon

August 24: San Francisco, CA - Giant Race

September 7: Austin Tx - Mellow Trail Race

October 19: Brooklyn, NY - Bay Ridge Half Marathon

November 3: San Francisco, CA - Golden Gate Half Marathon

December 16: Islamorada, FL - Islamorada Half Marathon

Get Involved:

1. Come Run with Me: These races aren't solely about speed or completing the distance without pause. They're about rallying our community together, promoting an active lifestyle, all in support of a worthy cause.

2. Share the Story: Spread the word far and wide! Share this link with your network and encourage others to support our cause. Together, we can amplify our impact and reach more people who need Special Operations Finding Kids.

3. Become a Sponsors: If your company or brand has a heart for this cause, let's partner up! I would love to represent your products during the race to reach more people. Your connections could be the key to securing additional resources for these survivors.

4. Media Exposure: Help us raise awareness by connecting us with media outlets, influencers, and journalists who can share this initiative with their local communities., By getting our message in front of a broader audience, we can spark meaningful conversations and inspire others to take action.

Follow the Journey:

Instagram: @grantclark

TikTok: @grantdclark

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