According to the investigative report, human trafficking is the world's third most lucrative illegal commercial activity, generating an estimated annual profit of $8 billion dollars. About 27 million live in slavery worldwide, and nearly every country is involved in trafficking activities as a country of origin, destination, or transit.
Salem, Ore. — The tale of Cinderella is filled with magic and awe. Little girls often dream about meeting their own princes after seeing the beloved tale.
For most women and children being trafficked through prostitution and other forms of slavery, however, the Cinderella life doesn’t end with a happy marriage. Instead, they find themselves in a world of pain, abuse, drugs, and violence.
In response, Corban University in Salem, Ore. has launched what it’s calling the Cinderella campaign.
The University has announced plans to donate part of its profits from a two-weekend run of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” to anti-human trafficking ministry Shared Hope International based in Vancouver, Wash.
Corban’s “Cinderella” musical director Tamara McGinnis and David Sanford, Corban’s director of communications and public relations, urge anyone producing the show in 2012, 2013 or later to donate part of their proceeds to a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the suffering caused by human trafficking.
In only a week, the Cinderella campaign already has garnered strong support from influential leaders across the U.S. As of Friday, Nov. 4, supporters include:
· Linda Smith, founder, Shared Hope International, http://www.sharedhope.org/
· Hannah Farver, Texas, author, blogger and speaker, http://www.hannahfarver.com/
· Jocelyn C. Green, Iowa, award-winning author, http://jocelyngreen.blogspot.com/
· Penny Carothers, Washington, social justice editor, http://www.burnsidewriterscollective.com/
· Valerie Sjodin, Oregon, author, artist and workshop facilitator, http://www.valeriesjodin.com/
· Carma Lee, M.D., Oregon, physician and anti-human trafficking advocate
· Michael Tso, M.D., and Emily Tso, New Hampshire, director of training, His Mansion Ministries, http://www.hismansion.com/
· Ann Dunagan, Oregon, author and speaker, co-founder of Harvest Ministry, founder of Daring Daughters, http://www.harvestreport.net/
· Sheri Mueller, Illinois, co-founder of Growthtrac.com, currently working on her MBA at Olivet Nazarene University, http://www.growthtrac.com/
· Jane Kirkpatrick, Oregon, bestselling novelist and mental health professional, http://www.jkbooks.com/
· Suzie Slonaker, Washington, advocate for HIV/AIDS children and families
· Ginny Mooney, Florida, Emmy-award winning television producer and writer specializing in issues of faith and culture
· Joni Eareckson Tada, California, author, speaker and advocate for disabled persons, founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, http://www.joniandfriends.org/
· Traci Deis, Minnesota, author and editor who has been dubbed a "free agent abolitionist" by fellow anti-human-trafficking advocates in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis/St. Paul
· Clara Ruffin, Connecticut, National Christian Educator of the Year, co-founder of Ministry of the Open door, co-founder of Hartford Friendship Kids’ Camp
· Martha Bolton, Tennessee, Emmy nominated television writer, New York Times bestselling author, playwright, http://marthabolton.com/
· Julie Woodley, New York, author, speaker and founder of Restoring the Heart Ministries, http://www.rthm.cc/
· Alice Gray, Arizona, speaker and platinum bestselling author
· Jayne Schooler, Ohio, author, adoption educator, and international child welfare advocate, http://www.jayneschooler.com/
· Nancie Carmichael, Oregon, popular speaker and bestselling author, http://www.nanciecarmichael.com/
· Lindy Lowry, California, editor of Outreach magazine, http://twitter.com/lindylowry
· PeggySue Wells, South Carolina, author of a dozen books including co-author of The Slave Across the Street, http://peggysuewells.wordpress.com/books
· Tina Jacobson, Texas, mother of two daughters, advocate for innocent girls sold into slavery in India, and CEO and president of The B&B Media Group, Inc., http://www.tbbmedia.com/
· Shannon Niquette Ratliff, Indiana, fashion model, http://shannonstewartmodel.com/
· Rev. Ruth Tuttle Conard, South Carolina, founder and pastoral director, Designed To Be Pillars, http://www.designedtobepillars.org/
· Rita M. Nussli, Washington, associate director of Soul Formation, www.soulformation.org
· Lacey Hanson, District of Columbia, media rep for International Justice Mission, http://www.ijm.org/
· Tabitha Plueddemann, North Carolina, anti-trafficking activist and literary agent for God in a Brothel
· Tamara Park, author, speaker, and producer at the Halogen TV network, http://www.halogentv.com/, which frequently addresses the global human trafficking pandemic
· Elaine Wright Colvin, Founder/Director of WIN India for Jesus, which supports dozens of orphaned children whose parent(s) are dying of HIV/AIDS, http://writersinfonetwork.blogspot.com/
NOTE: To add your name to this list, please contact David Sanford at http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/new/5?session_redirect=true&userinfo=90d27f7de9e785eaca7aeaf05ac6bdee&count=1320459728&type=no%2Dmagic&userinfo=90d27f7de9e785eaca7aeaf05ac6bdee&count=1274161721&randid=925571334.
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Corban University is an independent Christian university in Salem, Ore., and Tacoma Wash. with more than 50 majors and programs of study including professional, liberal arts, and ministries. Along with traditional and adult degree completion programs at the undergraduate level, Corban offers post-baccalaureate teacher licensure and graduate degrees in education, business administration, and counselor education. Corban’s mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. For more information go to http://www.corban.edu/ or call 503-375-7005.
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