by Najai Smith
Over the last week, our community of supporters came together and helped REST raise over $533,200 to build pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.
We would like to take the time to say thank you to our board members, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who graciously supported A Night of REST this year. So much time and effort goes into building an event like this, and each of them dedicated their time to create an awesome online event.
If you watched the live-streamed event, you know firsthand how the beautiful and transformative stories that were shared illustrated the impact sex trade has right in our own community and shed light on how REST comes alongside survivors as they pursue a life free from exploitation. Thank you to the survivors who generously shared the story of their journey and allowed us to celebrate their ongoing success.
Thank you to those who made our live event possible! Our auctioneer Fred Northup, Jr. and emcee Angela Russell were a true powerhouse! Their energy was inviting and interactive. It felt as if we were all in the room together. Thank you to Punch Drunk Studios for guidance throughout the planning process in creating A Night of REST, and Mikailo Mosley and Luke Knecht for all of your work producing the videos for the program.
Mark Your Calendars!
October 1, 2022
5:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour
Hyatt Regency Seattle
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Our 10th annual A Night of REST will be bigger than ever as we celebrate a decade of our signature event, bringing together community and corporate partners, and the funds that have been raised to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims and survivors of sex trafficking and the sex trade. We look forward to gathering with you all again in person.
You can still give towards A Night of REST through our online portal. Make sure to note “A Night of REST” in the comment section.