Not For Sale TN Goes to the Movies
Mike Quinones, of Birds of Prey Productions, used his creativity, considerable skill, and some of that grant money we told you about last month, to create five powerful Public Service Announcements (PSA's) on the topic of Human Trafficking. Some of our NFSTN volunteers worked in front of and behind the cameras.
Dawn did an amazing job with the actor's hair and make-up, including some unusual requests for welts, bruises, greasy hair and running mascara. Then she switched hats, literally, and played the role of a trafficker in one PSA and a musician in another. Brandon perfectly fit the role as an art connoisseur, even providing his own pipe as a prop. Ashley was oh-so-convincing as a victim, uncomplaining as she baked in the hot sun, had mud smeared on her clothing and Vaseline smeared on her face and hair. Elizabeth graciously allowed us to invade her home for the day, while Sherry and Lorre were faithful servants, offering encouragement, support, props and sandwiches, while NFSTN provided food and water for the hard-working crew. These PSAs are vital for spreading awareness of the hidden-in-plain-sight issue of modern day slavery, the national hotline number, and rescuing victims! So look for us in a couple of months on TV. If you ask nicely, we just might give you an autograph!
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NFSTN Hits the Streets
Not For Sale
Tennessee will partner with Stop Child Trafficking Now in their world-wide walk
set for Sept. 27th. This walk raises funds for elite Special Operative Teams
who gather information about child predators, both in the US and abroad. These
teams represent the best military, federal and state intelligence and
investigative organizations. They track predators to build cases against them
that result in convictions
NFSTN's walking team will proudly wear their orange shirts,
and we will host an information booth at the event. It's a great chance to show
some solidarity in the Nashville area and gather media attention on the
topic of Human Trafficking right here in Music City.
To join the team, please contact the team captain, Mary at walk@notforsaletn.org. We'd love to have you join us! |
Not For Sale TN was the first state spotlighted on the national Not For Sale Campaign website. It's our core of dedicated, passionate activists that make NFSTN shine and inspire others to action too - click this link to see how we fit in on the local and national levels. Scroll down to the State Spotlight to see what was highlighted on the home page in July. |
Fun Fundraising - by Simone Lavallee
Sponsor my Grades
Grade sponsorship is a great way to get your children and teens involved with fundraising. Your school age kids can ask close friends and relatives to sponsor their A's by pledging $2-$5 per A for a semester or for the entire school year. When report card or exam time rolls around, the sponsors pay for every A earned and your kids donate their pledge money to Not For Sale TN - a great motivator as well as fundraiser! |
