I'm Heading to the Freedom Awards Nov. 7th!

I am excited! I just finished making my travel plans to attend the Freedom Awards in Los Angeles on November 7th! Modern slavery is so vicious and sickening that it's hard not to become depressed by it all. It's important to celebrate the victories and to pay tribute to the heroes of the modern anti-slavery movement.

The Freedom Awards are inspiring and bring hope to the fight for freedom. This is a wonderful event that will draw celebrity support, media attention and raise funds to combat slavery. All of these are needed to build the abolitionist movement and garner the support necessary to free more men, women and children trapped in slavery and to truly abolish slavery in our lifetime.

Ways you can support the Freedom Awards 2010

1. Buy tickets and attend the award ceremony. It will be an incredible, inspiring Red Carpet event and you will always remember. Plus, all proceeds go to the host organization Free the Slaves.

2. Blog about the event and help spread the word. This is a great opportunity to inspire others in the cause for freedom and reflect on the positive good deeds of these modern heroes.

3. Tweet, Facebook, Myspace, Email others about the event.

4. Send a letter or email to your local newspaper and TV stations and ask them to report on the Freedom Awards. Help garner media support for the event and the cause. You have a voice. Use it.

Here's a little of what you can expect at the awards.

Grammy-winning singer Jason Mraz to perform live at Freedom Awards and Freedom Rocks: Jason says Free the Slaves “kick-started my heart.” He came with us to see slavery in Africa and meet child slavery survivors.You can see him perform the inspiring song, “Freedom,” with video of freed child slaves as his back-up chorus.

2010 Ceremony Hosted by Acclaimed Creativity Expert Sir Ken Robinson: He’s witty and wise, and a renowned global expert on creativity and education. Sir Ken’s unique humor and grace will make the 2010 awards ceremony an unforgettable experience.

2010 Freedom Rocks After Party Hosted by the Charismatic VJ and Entertainment Reporter Quddus Philippe: The Associated Press calls Quddus “the coolest guy on television.” He’ll be your guide to the music, and will show you how easy and rewarding it can be to personally take a stand against slavery.