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Operation Underground Railroad is hosting a “Rescue Run” 5k/Kids run on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Ranch High School, event officials said.

SCV Fundraiser For Children Enslaved In The Sex Trade Industry

Operation Underground Railroad is hosting a “Rescue Run” 5k/Kids run and fundraiser on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Ranch High School, event officials said.


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Operation Underground Railroad, or O.U.R. is an organization which helps to liberate children enslaved in the sex trade industry, according to the organization. Using cutting-edge computer technology and human intelligence, O.U.R. undercover teams of former CIA and Special Ops personnel go into the darkest corners of the world to help local law enforcement liberate enslaved children and dismantle the criminal networks.

Operation Underground Railroad is hosting a “Rescue Run” 5k/Kids run on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Ranch High School, event officials said.In less than a year, O.U.R. has liberated over 250 children and arrested numerous traffickers, according to the organization.

The 5K is USATF sanctioned, and there will also be a fun kid’s run, according to the organization. The after party is open to everyone, whether you run or not.

You can register for the race here.

Learn more by finding us at O.U.R. Rescue Run on Facebook, @ourrescuerun on Instagram, or calling Renae Kirby at 661-289-2552 to donate or volunteer.

Operation Underground Railroad is hosting a “Rescue Run” 5k/Kids run on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Ranch High School, event officials said.

 

 

 

 

 

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Addition information about the event

Registration packet pickup: Friday, May 29th 5- 7:30 p.m. at Sport Chalet: 25560 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381. Sport Chalet will be giving mystery discount cards to everyone who picks their packets up Friday evening.

Race day schedule: West Ranch High School: 26255 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91381

7 a.m.- Same day registration, if spots available

8 a.m.- 5K start time

9:30 a.m.- Kids’ Run

11 a.m.- Raffle Winners Announced

Please arrive 30 minutes early.

Parking available in West Ranch High School and Rancho Pico Jr. High Parking Lots.

What to Bring: Cash for the after party and food trucks.

Operation Underground Railroad is hosting a “Rescue Run” 5k/Kids run on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Ranch High School, event officials said.

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SCV Fundraiser For Children Enslaved In The Sex Trade Industry

One comment

  1. Rebecca Patterson Judd

    Thank you Kimberly Beers. We are very excited for this event and appreciate the support from the SCV Community!
    Dr Rebecca Patterson Judd

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About Kimberly Beers

Kimberly Beers is a Santa Clarita native. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from California State University, Northridge in 2013. While attending the university, she focused her attention on news writing and worked as a primary news writer for the campus' award winning radio station and televised news program. She began writing news stories for KHTS in 2014 and hopes to have a lifetime career dedicated to writing and sharing the news