This summer, Crime Prevention Officer Ashten Hayes participated in the OK200 ride, a 200-mile bike ride from Des Moines to Okoboji that helps raise funds to fight human trafficking. The ride has helped raise over $110,000 in the last 4 years, more than half of which was in 2015. Ashten, who has participated in this event the past couple of years, is pictured above with Officer Dan Roth, who also made the ride this year.
Human trafficking is the trade of human beings for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or child soldiering. This modern form of slavery exists worldwide, and is operating at the highest recorded levels in human history. It is a major problem in Nepal, and part of the funds raised by this ride help support a safe house for sex traffic survivors in that country.
To learn more, visit http://okoboji200.org/why-we-ride/
How you can get in on our Racing Rewards Program:
If you’re a permanent staff member who plans to run, walk, or bike in an upcoming fundraising event, here’s how to apply for reimbursement of half of the event’s registration fee (up to $50): Submit a registration form or receipt, a brief description of the event or your experience, and a photo of yourself taken at the event, to the Racing Rewards Program, c/o Karen Jennings in the Human Resources office. We’ll share the photo and your story on our blog. One event per staff member, please. The event must be held by Dec. 31, 2016.
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