This is my chapter in the trafficking story. What will yours say?

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John,

How old are your children, your grandchildren?



I was 11 years old when the bullying first started at school. I desperately needed an escape … and I found one: online.



It was the dawn of the social media age and being a sneaky tween, I had a secret online profile on a hot new social networking site called Myspace.com.



Unfortunately, this website quickly became a place where the school bullying could continue, even after the last bell rang.



One day after school, I was sitting at the family computer quietly crying about a nasty comment a “mean girl” had left on my profile, when a notification popped up. It was from a cute boy named Hayden and he was defending me!



The waterworks instantly shut off and my jaw hit the floor: Who was this knight in shining armor?



Immediately, I clicked on Hayden’s profile and the pleasant surprises continued. He was a handsome, charming, funny, 13-year-old surfer boy who went to a middle school in a neighboring city. He was my dream come true!



It took me all of five minutes to muster the courage to send him a message. All I could think of to say was “Hey!” … and then I held my breath in anticipation …



It turns out this handsome knight who came to my rescue was not a handsome knight at all. “Hayden” was a profile created by my protective older sister who was tired of watching her baby sister get bullied.



This was the first time I was approached online by a stranger, but it was certainly not the last.



Over the years, this type of encounter became the norm for me and my friends.



And although I had learned my lesson about talking to strangers online after my innocent encounter with “Hayden,” many of my peers weren’t so lucky.

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I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible organization now as Shared Hope’s Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager and Internet Safety Specialist.



And even more thrilling is the opportunity to be able to pass along what I’ve learned to help and equip you — with important new tools on Internet Safety.



These resources — designed with you in mind — will enable you to prevent online sex trafficking and keep your loved ones safe.



As you stand with us generously today, we can get this information to you and your family and as many people as possible.



Please help us spread the word to more families across the nation and continue to research and produce these high-impact resources!

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I am very grateful to Shared Hope for giving me the opportunity to lead our initiative toward internet safety for kids like me, my friends and my classmates, and anyone who has been approached and harassed by online predators.



Thankfully, through hard work, research, support from local law enforcement, and amazing partners like you, our team has been able to create these resources designed to help you keep kids safe online.



Now it’s your turn. We’ve given you the tools and information you need. How will you join us in invading the darkness of online child sex trafficking?

The more people equipped to spot the dangers and signs of child sex trafficking, the easier it will be to put an end to it … once and for all.

Kelly McCaughey

Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager

Shared Hope International



P.S. You may not have the time or the ability to start a huge movement. But you do have the heart to end this tragedy. This is where Shared Hope comes into the picture! You can join us in writing the next chapter by giving and praying.



As you make a generous online donation now, I will thank you with a free download of Apps to Watch Out For. This extremely important document is so crucial in today’s digital world as our children and loved ones navigate apps and technology. It’s another way we’re committed to helping you in the fight against sex trafficking.

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