A local church is once again lacing up to raise awareness about human trafficking.<\/p>\n
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church<\/a> will host its annual “She’s My Sister” 8K Walk and Run<\/a> on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n The event is designed to bring attention to human trafficking and remind people that the crime can happen closer to home than they may realize.<\/p>\n “Really pay attention to who is around you,” said Dr. Ellyn Waller, First Lady of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. “Look at the folks you encounter.”<\/p>\n For years, Waller has helped lead the church’s efforts through educational conferences, community partnerships and the annual walk\/run.<\/p>\n Her message is clear: Education and awareness are key tools in helping disrupt human trafficking.<\/p>\n “We have to do our part,” Waller said. “We have to keep sounding the alarm.”<\/p>\n The event draws hundreds of people who walk and run from Enon West to West Cheltenham Avenue, standing with survivors and helping bring a hidden crime into the open.<\/p>\n Proceeds from the event benefit the Salvation Army’s New Day to Stop Trafficking program<\/a>, along with Hannah’s House<\/a>, which provides safe housing and support for women survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.<\/p>\n Organizers say every step is a reminder that human trafficking is happening in local communities \u2014 and that everyone can play a role in helping stop it.<\/p>\n “See something, say something \u2014 that applies to this issue,” Waller said.<\/p>\n