Tenth anniversary of ‘Over the Edge' charity event raises $250,000 to end child sex trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Over one hundred people participated in the 10th annual 'Over the Edge' charity event Friday morning.
The 'Over the Edge' charity event challenges eager participants to raise more than $1,250 for young survivors of child sex and labor trafficking.
According to Gracehaven, the organization in charge of the event, the first one hundred and fourteen people to raise more than $1,250 earned a spot to rappel off the top of a building in the heart of downtown Columbus.
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All money raised goes to Gracehaven, a central Ohio organization that helps survivors get the help they need. The organization also helps teach teens and adults how to recognize the signs of sex trafficking.
Those who have participated in years past still say they get nervous when approaching the edge of the skyscraper.
'You step out onto that roof and there's just a few butterflies in my stomach, but the pros at the top reassure me, 'hey we've got you,' says nine-time 'Over the Edge' repeller Paul Boyer.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 'Over the Edge' fundraiser, and today's event raised 250,000 dollars.
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Tenth anniversary of ‘Over the Edge' charity event raises $250,000 to end child sex trafficking
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