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The Lebanon Star Episode: Lebanon Hope Walk – Where Hope Live Lebanon Hope Walk – Fighting Human Trafficking in Our Hometown | The Lebanon Star Podcast Episode 9

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🎙️ The Lebanon Star Episode: Lebanon Hope Walk – Where Hope Lives Lebanon Hope Walk – Fighting Human Trafficking in Our Hometown | The Lebanon Star Podcast Episode 9

🌟 Join the Fight. Fuel the Mission. Walk with Hope.

In this powerful episode of The Lebanon Star, host John Bissman and co-host Amy Brewer sit down with Joe Shutts and Robin Wientage to share the heart behind the upcoming Lebanon Hope Walk, a growing movement in Warren County to raise awareness and bring restoration to survivors of human trafficking.

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📍 Event Details – Lebanon Hope Walk 2025
  • 🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2025
  • ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • 📍 Location: Bicentennial Park – Lebanon, Ohio (Corner of Mulberry and Cherry Streets)
  • 💵 Cost: Walking is FREE! ($25 donation includes a t-shirt)
  • 👣 How to Join: Walk as an individual or with a team. Sign up at lebanonhopewalk.com or register onsite.
    • 💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • How Joe and Holly Shutts were inspired to start the walk after attending national conferences on trafficking awareness.
    • Why human trafficking does affect communities like Lebanon — even if it’s not always visible.
    • The importance of local partnerships with Dear Dinah (Dayton) and Women of Alabaster (Cincinnati) to provide safe housing and resources for survivors.
    • Why the name was changed from “Stop Trafficking Walk” to “Where Hope Lives” — a shift to focus on healing and restoration.
    • Robin’s deeply moving personal story and why she’s passionate about helping others find hope after trauma.
      • 🙌 How YOU Can Help
      1. Walk with us – Attend on Sept 6 as a walker or team captain.
      2. Become a sponsor – Levels start at just $100. See all options at lebanonhopewalk.com.
      3. Attend a pre-event Town Hall – August 13 at Script Coffee and August 31 at New Freedom Church.
      4. Spread the word – Share this post, talk to your friends, and use the hashtag #LebanonHopeWalk.
        5. 📸 View the Flyer

        💙 A Message of Hope

        “Every step we take in the Lebanon Hope Walk is a step toward awareness, healing, and change.”

        While the walk still honors the mission behind the original Stop Trafficking Walk, this year it’s been rebranded with a deeper message: HOPE.

        📩 Contact & More Info
        • Email: [email protected]
        • Website: lebanonhopewalk.com
        • Follow and use: #LebanonHopeWalk

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