SWFL EVENT AIMS TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING LOCALLY

Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking Hosts 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala, Saturday, March 24th,  2018
FORT MYERS, FL (March 15, 2018) – Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking event aims to eradicate human trafficking, hosting their annual fundraising Masquerade Gala, “Taste of Freedom”, on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Fort Myers Event Center (1900 Park Meadows Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33907) at 6:00 pm.
Taste of Freedom is designed to raise awareness of human trafficking, empower victims and tell their heroic stories. A portion of the funds raised at the event will aide in servicing victims of human trafficking in Southwest Florida and help partners provide housing for minor victims.
Now in its third year, the charity gala hopes to raise funds to create a long-term residential program, solving part of the trafficking problem – how best to help victims after they’re rescued. Currently, there is no facility geared to completely fill all needs of minor victims.
“Everyone knows modern day slavery/human trafficking happens globally, but to think that it’s happening in our own backyard, in what some consider paradise, is something we need to fight against immediately. We are extremely grateful for the support provided in our five-county area,” says Lynn Brewer, Executive Director of the Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
Tickets to the event are $125 each and a table of eight is $900. The gala is open to the public and includes exceptional chef stations, wine, silent and live auctions, and a raffle to win a two-year lease on a new Scanlon Lexus. WINK-TV’s Amanda Hall will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Participating restaurants are Bahama Breeze, Bonefish Grill, Cantina Laredo, Connor’s Steak & Seafood, Costco, DaRuMa, Trattoria Mia, Two Guy’s Kitchen & Catering, Point 57, Society Restaurant and Perfectly Scrumptious. Sponsors for the event are Scanlon Lexus of Fort Myers, WINK-TV, Bradley’s Jewelers, Platinum PEO Resources, Inc., The News-Press, PagOne Graphics, Seminole Casino, Messmer Florist. The event has been planned and executed by the Eventful Company.
For more information, visit swfl-humantrafficking.org or contact Lynn Brewer at 239-691-1128 or emailing Lori Cook North at [email protected].
Facts About Human Trafficking:
In any given year an estimated 14,500 – 17,500 people are victims of human trafficking. As of June 2017, Florida ranks third out of more than 4,000 total human trafficking cases reported in the U.S., 80 percent of human trafficking victims are women and children.
About Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking
The mission of the Coalition (formally SWFL Regional Human Trafficking Coalition) is to develop a partnership of the community, service providers, law enforcement and the media to combat Human Trafficking through education, coordination, outreach and training. A 100% volunteer organization. Every tax-deductible dollar that is donated goes directly to helping eradicate Human Trafficking in Southwest Florida.