Community
Freedom
Summit
free & open to the public
9 AM – 12 PM
In partnership with
Community Freedom Summit
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS EVENT AND ONE-MILE FREEDOM WALK
Join us for an event of local community education and action to bring awareness to human trafficking. Hear from keynote speakers and human trafficking survivors, followed by a one-mile freedom walk. We walk in silence for those who have been silenced through the tragedy of human trafficking. In partnership with Walsh University.
THANK YOU FOR RISING UP + UNITING WITH US
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for this year’s Community Freedom Summit and One-Mile Freedom Walk. Your presence and participation made this awareness event an incredible day of unity, purpose, and hope.
Together, we filled the Walsh University campus with strength, compassion, and community spirit. From the inspiring keynote shared by Dr. Tony Talbott to the Red Sand Project, the event reflected our shared commitment to ending human trafficking.
We are grateful to the students, educators, community partners, local organizations, and individuals who showed up to take a stand—carrying signs, walking in silence, and lending their voices to those who have been silenced by the tragedy of human trafficking.
This annual Walk for Freedom is more than an event—it’s a movement. It’s a visible declaration that our community will not look away, that awareness leads to prevention, and that together, we can disrupt the demand and bring lasting change.
Thank you for RISING UP + UNITING with us. Your advocacy, compassion, and courage inspire our mission every day. Because of you, the message of freedom continues to grow stronger—one step at a time.
COMMUNITY PARTNER MARKETPLACE
9 AM – 10 AM / Cecchini Building
Plan to arrive when doors open—there’s so much to experience right from the start. From 9 AM to 10 AM, guests are invited to explore our Community Partner Marketplace. Enjoy light refreshments as you connect with local organizations, receive free educational resources and giveaways, and browse our brand-new NOT FOR SALE merchandise.
It’s a powerful way to begin the day—grounded in community, connection, and purpose.
school spirit battle
calling all local schools!
Join us Saturday, September 20, at our Community Freedom Summit + Freedom Walk—and get ready for the ultimate SCHOOL SPIRIT BATTLE!
- Wear your school colors
- Make your own anti–human trafficking signs
- Bring the energy
- Stand up for freedom
We’re walking in silence for those who have been silenced—so let’s make our presence LOUD in every other way. The school that shows up STRONGEST with the most spirit wins the FREEDOM ADVOCATE AWARD!
Community Freedom Summit EVENT SCHEDULE
- 9 AM – 10 AM
Community Partner Marketplace Location: Cecchini Building
- 9 AM – 10 AM
Red Sand Project Location: Walsh Campus
- 9 AM – 10 AM
Freedom Advocates Location: Walsh Campus
- 10 AM – 11 AM
Keynote Speaker Location: Cecchini Building
- 11 AM – 12 PM
One-Mile Freedom Walk Location: Walsh Campus
2025 Sponsorship opportunities
We invite both corporate and individual sponsors to partner with us for our annual COMMUNITY FREEDOM SUMMIT and One-Mile FREEDOM WALK—a powerful day of education, advocacy, and action.
Your financial support directly fuels our mission to raise awareness of human trafficking, allowing us to expand our reach, provide vital resources, and engage hundreds of attendees, including students and student-athletes from across our community.
Join us in making a lasting impact—one step, one voice, one life at a time.
2024 EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you to all our corporate sponsors and partners for your giving and sponsorship for our 2024 COMMUNITY FREEDOM SUMMIT! We are so grateful for your generosity and support as we stand united to be a voice for the voiceless… one step at a time.
CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS
2024 INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Tom and Annette Bader, Hannah McKinnon, Kristin Worley, Gary Nied, Brian Friend, Steve Miller, Cynthia Webster, Jay Miller, Jennifer Brown, Catherine Mannos, Amy Scheetz, Jeri Knight, Randy Lipscomb Jr.
Event Location
Walsh University Campus
Custom-designed, limited‑edition apparel available exclusively at our events.
Your purchase supports the fight against human trafficking.