Welcome to Step Up For Survivors
Mezzo Allies Annual Virtual Walkathon!
Join us in bridging the gap to safety for victims of family controlled human trafficking and organized abuse. Too many children are trapped by the very people meant to protect them.
DID YOU KNOW?
41% of all human trafficking victims report that their first trafficker was a family member or caregiver
Together, we can raise awareness, fund critical support services, and push for systemic change.
From July 1st to July 31st we'll lace up our shoes and log miles "together" - VIRTUALLY - on a route across the Grand Canyon. Each step you take helps fund our education, advocacy, and direct support programs.
Walk in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or wherever you are—because this fight knows no boundaries.
With Racery's interactive map, you'll see where you "are" in the canyon, unlocking fun updates and google map visual along the way.
We chose the Grand Canyon route because its steep climbs, rocky trails, and tough terrain mirror the real journey survivors face every day on their way to safety and healing. Their path is never linear. It's filled with obstacles, setbacks, and moments where the next step feels impossible. At Mezzo Allies, our mission is to bridge that gap — to walk alongside survivors, to make the road to safety a little less treacherous, and to stand as a community that says, "You are not alone."
Event Highlights:
- Goal: $15,000.00
- When: July 1st - 31st
- Where: Anywhere you are!
- Register: Opens May 2nd
Let's walk in solidarity. Step by step we make safety possible.
How does the fundraising part work?
When you sign up, you'll get your own fundraising page to support Mezzo Allies' mission. Share your page with friends, family, co-workers - anyone who wants to help bridge the gap to safety for survivors of family controlled human trafficking. Once you have registered, watch your email for our specialized Fundraising Toolkit.
Every dollar raised fuels:
- Survivor and adovcate support and consultations
- Training for professionals on how to recognize and respond to family controlled human trafficking
- Advocacy efforts to change systems to far too often fail victims
