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High school students organized fundraiser for birthdayContinued from page 10Invidiata says there are 27 mil-aimed at providing real deterrence "Its very inspiring and its"I see people having their life lion people around the world for human traffickers passed into encouraging to see the youngerand I'm sitting there and I can't go enduring the modern day slavery law. Now, those involved in traf-generation really taking a step for-anywhere. It's not like it was writ-that is human trafficking and more ficking a minor could get a mini-ward and taking a stance for jus-ten on my forehead that I was traf-than 80 per cent of those trafficked mum of five years in prison.tice, she told The Oakville Beaverficked," she said.are women and children.Prior to the passing of the bill, in an earlier interview.Three months after being traf-Oakville MP Terence Young, there was no real punishment for But for Sawh and Pedde, theficked to Canada, Nagy managed to who was present at the event, said human traffickers.fight to abolish human traffickingescape. She founded Walk With Me, he believed in zero-tolerance for At the event, Young also does not stop at the three-and-half-an Ontario-based organization that human trafficking in all its forms.expressed his pleasure at seeing hour event.helps human traffic victims across "Human trafficking is organized young people caring about others The two boys said they plan tothe country. crime. It's not someone who just and their society.continue their fight by writing let-She now trains and educates made an innocent mistake... There Invidiata shared the same feel-ters to MPs and generating morepolice agencies across Canada about has to be real deterrence in the ing.public awareness.the issue. system, " he said."They are seeing that we are For more information aboutShe told those attending the In July 2010, Conservative MP young people and are still able to Free-Them, visit www.freethem.Free-Them birthday fundraiser that Joy Smith's private member's bill make change," she said.ca.if she could, she would give every-one of them a hug for their sup-port.More than 300 people attended some travelling from as far as HOPEDALE MALLBrampton to fight for the cause.Free Them founder Shae InvidiataSome knew nothing about QEW1515 Rebecca Street, Oakvillehuman trafficking, others, like ning to hold an event in downtown Grade 12 student Kristin Gottschalk, Toronto in support of Free-Them's Rebecca St.Lakeshore Rd.are well aware of the issue and mission of abolishing human traf-working towards abolishing it.ficking.Gottschalk said she came to Gottschalk said she was drawn know of human trafficking through to the fight for freedom because Hopedale HardwareFree-Them founder, Shae she can easily relate to those being Joes Friendly Neighbourhood Hardware StoreInvidiata.trafficked."As soon as I heard the facts "It's happening here in my own something hit me, and I was like I backyard and being the age of those want to learn more about this," said girls that are actually trafficked, it Summer - Adult and Summer - Family leagues Gottschalk, who is already plan-hits me personally," she explained.starting soon...call for details. Meet new people, have fun and compete all at the same time. Call for information.Also:Birthday party packages, Glow in the Dark, Fundraisers, Corporate events, etc... well customize a package to t your needs.Let us help you get ready for spring.THANK YOU OAKVILLE . . .Old Fashioned service at its best #1 Winner in BowlingUnique Gifts for Mom 3 years in a row! Hopedale Mall Rebecca & Third Line (905) 827-4281www.hopedalebowl.ca(905) 847-1171 hopedalehardware.701.comhopedalebowl@bowlontario.caOPEN SUNDAYSBreakfast . Lunch . DinnerEl SperoSpecial Kids MenuFAMILY RESTAURANTThank You Oakville GREAT FAMILY DINING FOR OVER 38 YEARS!for Voting One of the Best...Seniors Favourite - Diamond Breakfast - PlatinumFamily Restaurant - PlatinumMake it a SpecialMothers Day!Open 8:30-3pmAll Day Breakfast!Located in the HOPEDALE MALL905.827.4851 1515 Rebecca St. OakvilleMon.- Fri. 9am- 9pm, Sat. 8am-8pm, Sunday 8:30am-3pmBronte Rd.3rd Line4th LineDorval11 Thursday, May 5, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com