Helping out a Friend and the World

Hello family and friends! I am posting the following blog for a few reasons...
1. I believe in the cause it concerns
2. Becca is my friend and I like to help my friends
3. She is passionate about this and it is good for the world

Anyways...My friend Becca is going to be traveling to Cambodia in March to bike 300 miles...Why? Well, a short while ago, Becca became aware and passionate about one of the biggest problems in our world. Human trafficing. I have learned a lt about it from her and from the movie called "Holly" she had a showing of at her house...I believe that we all have an opportunity to make a difference in our world and there are a lot of good causes which is nice. I think a cause is made even greater when you are supporting a friend involved. Below is an email I received from Becca along with a web address you can visit. I know that she will appreciate any support - in prayer or monetary.



January 19, 2009
As you may have heard, I will be visiting Cambodia in March to participate in a 300-mile bike ride to help the millions of children that are currently victims of the sexual slave trade. My motivation to participate in this ride-a-thon comes from a book I recently read, The Road of Lost Innocence. The book is narrated by Somaly Mam, founder of the Somaly Mam Foundation, who was sold into prostitution herself at a young age. After reading and researching the plight of the many young children across the world and their "loss of innocence," I knew I wanted to help.
Human trafficking is an enormous criminal industry, second only to drug trafficking. Sex trafficking is just one facet of this problem. It is roughly estimated that 2-4 million children and young women are sold into sexual slavery every year. The sex trafficking industry affects more than just its victims. It leads to the breakdown of families and communities and contributes to the spread of many diseases, among other social problems.
I am participating in this ride with the Somaly Mam Foundation because they focus not only on rehabilitation of the young children they rescue, but they also educate the local villages and teach awareness around the world. In their 3 shelters in Cambodia they care for the children and young women by teaching them life skills that will help the girls provide for themselves. They are advocates for more stringent laws and enforcement of these laws to make it harder for perpetrators to commit crimes against the children. I am hoping that you might be willing to support me in this fight by donating to the Somaly Mam Foundation - any donation - no matter the amount will help. You can donate online by going to this website http://www.somaly.org/futures09/riders/bio.php?rider=Rebecca_Weidner, or donate directly through me.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Thanks for your help,
Becca

P.S. I am paying for my trip to Cambodia. All donations go to the Somaly Mam Foundation to help support this important cause.