What do I want for my 21st birthday?


I have clothes, a cell phone, computer, apartment, bed, clean water, etc. I have never gone hungry and I even have the luxury of exercising to keep the calories off! Although I am middle class (U.S.), there isn't much separating me and the 1% (to use Occupy-speak). Most of all, I'm loved by all of you and by my God. Yet, as my friends and family, you might be wondering what I want for this momentous birthday.

Here's how you can give me the best birthday gift ever:


1. Google "sex-trafficking" and read at least 1 legitimate article about it
2. Read the "About Us" section on Restore's Web site
3. Donate at least $20 to support Restore's vital and awesome work
4. Tell me that you did this. I take these appeals personally and it makes me so happy when I know that my friends and family are learning about the issues that disturb me the most.

The sex-trafficking industry is disgusting, yet thriving.
But there is hope, and you can be a part of that!

So please give me my birthday gift by following the four steps outlined above.

This campaign begins on my birthday, Dec. 6, and ends on the day of my first final exam, Dec. 16 (for some reason that seemed like a fitting end date). That gives me 10 days to raise $500.

I'm proposing an alternative use to the surplus and excess that pervades our privileged society:

Give it to those who have lived in the 21st century as slaves.


The overall MyRestore impact:

About Restore NYC

We are a nonprofit providing holistic aftercare services to survivors of sex trafficking in New York City. We partner with local and federal officials to facilitate the prosecution of traffickers and empower survivors. Learn more about Restore's campaign.

My stellar supporters

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