Setting the Captives Free, One Mile at a Time.

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1 Setting the Captives Free, One Mile at a Time.

2 Who We Are: Team Love True is a team, a platform, and a community that empowers world changers to run, bike, swim, and more to fight sex trafficking in New Jersey. What We Do: Team Love True exists to give others the opportunity to be part of a team that gives a deeper meaning to individual athletic and other goals. Through the platform of a personal goal, individuals are able to raise funds and awareness for Love True in the fight against sex trafficking in New Jersey. Why We Exist: Love True is in the process of opening New Jersey s first restoration home for underage victims of domestic sex trafficking. To do this, we need to raise approximately $2 million. All funds raised from Team Love True will go towards our restoration home fund. In addition, it is our hope that through the awareness spread by our team members, there will be even broader base of New Jersey residents with the knowledge of trafficking happening in our own state. How It Works: Individuals choose an event and/or goal to use as their platform for fundraising. This can be anything from a triathlon or running race to climbing Mt. Everest to even shaving your head - the idea is to use a momentous and sacrificial event in your life to inspire others to join you on your world-changing journey. You then feature your event on a personalized Crowdrise website and ask others to sponsor your efforts right through your page. Community & Team Events: While fundraising and awareness efforts are done on an individual level, we believe that the best world changing is done with encouragement from a like-minded community. For 2015, we are planning to cultivate this community with a Team Love True Facebook page, updates for Team members, monthly group runs, and team events. DIY Events: Take Team Love True wherever you go. If you are unable to participate in a scheduled team event, or already have an event for which you are training, you are still able to participate in the raising of funds and awareness. Just personalize your Crowdrise page for your chosen event/goal. Not an athlete? Not a problem! Team Love True is not limited to athletic events alone. Want to give up birthday presents for a higher cause? Participating in a dance-a-thon? Fasting from social media for a year? Our Crowdrise site can be used for fundraising for all of these and more. If you have any questions about alternative ideas for raising funds & awareness, chloe@love-true.org. But chances are, if you can dream it, you can do it.

3 2015 Team Love True Events While Team Love True members are welcome and encouraged to participate in any event, sport, and distance of their choosing (see How It Works, page 2), Love True staff will attend, cheer on team members, and possibly even participate in the following events. It is our hope to have a strong representation from Team Love True particularly at these races! May 23: The Spring Lake 5 Miler, Spring Lake, NJ Considered New Jersey s most popular race, the Spring Lake 5 Miler is not only an attainable challenge, but also a great way to kick off the summer season. Bring your bathing suits for an after-celebration and start your summer off with plenty of energy and fun! Late September: Trek Against Trafficking 5k, Bridgewater, NJ Date TBD. Love True s own 5k race, the 3rd Annual Trek Against Trafficking is gearing up to be our best year yet. With a 5k race, a kids race, and a new for 2015 fun walk, it is bound to be a fun-filled day for the whole family to fight trafficking together. October 17/18: Atlantic City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, Atlantic City, NJ Take in the beauty of autumn with this mid-october race. With the vast array of race distances at this event, there is something for every age and every fitness level. Whether you challenge yourself to the marathon distance or come for the party and run the 5k, Team Love True will be there cheering you on every step of the way.

4 Ready to jump in? Here s how: 1. Register for your event (if applicable). If choosing to participate in a team event listed on page 3, be sure to first notify the team manager at chloe@love-true.org, as some team events have a specific outlet for registering with a charity team. If registering for a DIY event, you may do so without notification. 2. Set up your Crowdrise page. Go to and click Fundraise for this Charity (see below). From there you can personalize your page as much as you like - add your picture, write about why fighting trafficking is important to you, and set a fundraising goal. 3. Spread awareness and seek funds to meet your goal. You can your network right from your Crowdrise page, or send the link to your page through a personal . Either way, be sure to let many people know about why you are taking on this challenge and raising funds for Love True, and how they can join you in the fight against slavery in New Jersey. 4. Start training! If you have chosen an athletic venture as your fundraising platform, you should follow a training plan and make sure you have allotted enough time before your event to train to avoid injury or burnout. If you have trouble finding a training plan, or have any questions regarding training for a specific distance, please the team manager at chloe@love-true.org. We are here to support you in every aspect of your journey, and will be happy to help. :)

5 Fill out the form below to be entered in a drawing for a Team Love True tech tee! Name: Address: Address: How did you hear about Team Love True? Event Attended: (Circle One): Basking Ridge North Brunswick Paramus Check all that apply: I am interested in joining Team Love True. I am interested in participating in a team event. (Circle event of interest) Spring Lake 5 Miler Trek Against Trafficking 5k Atlantic City: Marathon Half Marathon 10k 5K I am interested in fundraising through a non-athletic goal. I would like to be contacted once registration for team events is active. I would like to receive the monthly Team newsletter. I would like to receive the monthly Love True newsletter. I am interested in being involved in Love True in other ways. I m in! Where do I sign?