Paula Heron receives the 2012 NCAS National Student-Athlete Day
Giant Steps Award for Civic Leadership
Paula Heron has just been awarded the NCAS (National Consortium for Academics and Sports) 2012 Steps Award for her work as a civic leader. In this category, Paula was nominated along with other athletes April Holmes (paralympian athlete and founder of The April Holmes Foundation); Uta Pippig (world champion marathoner and founder of Take the Magic Step Foundation) and Herschel Walker (Heisman trophy winner and motivational speaker). Her tireless efforts with the Tri 4 Freedom organization, which raises awareness of human trafficking, and her accomplishments as a triathlete have gained her national recognition.
Paula will receive her award at the 2012 Giant Steps Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Thursday, October 4 in Orlando, Florida. This banquet will recognize Paula and numerous other athletes and individuals for their academic achievements, their contributions to society and their commitment to effecting positive social change through the power of sport.
For more information, go to www.ncasports.org.
27-hour Triathlon and Fair Trade Festival
What? 27-hour ultra distance triathlon When?6am, June 9th – 9am, June 10th 2012 Where?Spindletop Hall, Lexington KY Why? To advocate for the 27 million people enslaved worldwide
To promote social and environmental sustainability in sports
To financially support human trafficking survivors in Kentucky
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To promote social and environmental sustainability in sports
To financially support human trafficking survivors in Kentucky
Find out more.
How you can help
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Your support gives Tri 4 Freedom the resources needed to help ease the burden faced by human trafficking survivors and promote fair trade in the multisport industry. Become a member and join the abolitionist community working together to bring about social and environmental sustainability.
Your support gives Tri 4 Freedom the resources needed to help ease the burden faced by human trafficking survivors and promote fair trade in the multisport industry. Become a member and join the abolitionist community working together to bring about social and environmental sustainability.
fair trade apparel
We are working hard on an initiative to make fair trade and eco-friendly triathlon apparel available while serving to empower marginalized communities right here in Kentucky. We are striving to have the first items available over the next few months.
What's human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. It occurs worldwide and is prevalent in the United States. If you think human trafficking doesn't happen in your city or state - think again.
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A warm welcome to our latest sponsors Raising Canes, Swim Bike Run of Kentucky, the Spindletop Cuda's Swim Team and Fitness 19.
This is the perfect way to make a difference. Planning a purchase from RoadID? If so, then simply click the above Road ID link, and 10% of your purchase will be directed to Tri 4 Freedom. Your support gives Tri 4 Freedom the resources needed to help ease the burden faced by human trafficking survivors and promote fair trade in the multisport industry.
