On Sunday, July 5, Rotary Districts 6040 and 5710 joined community leaders, advocates, survivors, and residents at Loose Park for a powerful Candlelight Vigil honoring survivors and victims of human trafficking while raising awareness as Kansas City welcomes visitors from around the world for the FIFA World Cup.
The event was featured by both KCTV5 and KMBC9, highlighting Rotary's leadership in bringing together organizations, elected officials, law enforcement, advocates, and the community to shine a light on this critical issue.
A special thank you goes to Jodi, Usha, and the entire Anti-Human Trafficking Committee for their vision, leadership, and countless hours of planning. Their dedication made this event a tremendous success. We also extend our sincere appreciation to every committee member, volunteer, speaker, and partner who helped make the evening so meaningful.
The program included remarks from Rotary leaders, elected officials, survivor Victoria Pierce, and concluded with a moving candlelight tribute honoring survivors and victims while reminding attendees that awareness, education, and collaboration are among our greatest tools in the fight against human trafficking.
Last night's vigil was a powerful reminder of Rotary in action. We couldn't be more proud of the impact our members continue to make throughout our communities.
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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this important initiative. Together, we are creating awareness, inspiring action, and demonstrating Rotary's commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.