ALCATRAZ ROUND TRIP SWIM CHALLENGE

Monday, September 29, 2025

It’s easy to believe that human trafficking happens somewhere else, far away, to someone else. But the reality is more heartbreaking: it’s happening here, in our own communities, in silence. Behind closed doors and under watchful threats, men, women and children are being bought, sold, and stripped of their humanity.

One woman saw that darkness - and decided to become a light.

This challenge is a 3-mile round trip solo swim open-water swim to Alcatraz Island. Join retired Major James “Dibo” Dibernardo (retired Miami-Dade Police Department), of 36 Years as he takes on this challenge to raise funds for survivors of Human Trafficking.

Human Trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality.

Join the Embrace the Challenge by donating to this cause and sharing with family, friends, and business partners.

100% of your donations go directly to victim services.

Watch Jim Swim, the boat company pacific open water swim company has donated live GPS satellite tracking to watch on a computer.

WHO IS EMBRACE?

Embrace is a non-profit organization committed to combatting human trafficking, as well as bringing hope, restoration, and support to those who have fallen victims of this crime. The goal of Embrace is to empower every victim under our care to live a life of purpose, dignity and independence.

WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?

Is the illegal trade of human beings for profit. It involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide - including right here in the United States.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Join our race to continue to provide care to victims of Human Trafficking through our various programs by making a donation! Learn more about our programs below. 

PROGRAMS 

Residential Program:

Embrace House provides housing and 

services to adult female victims of sex and 

labor trafficking enabling them to live free of violence and exploitation. This one-year program provides:

- Food and Shelter 

- Case Management

- Personalized Program Development 

- Mentorship

- Life Skills, Social Skills, and Educational Opportunities 

- Psychotherapy and Medical Care

Non-Residential Mentorship Program:

Embrace provides mentorship and various services to victims who do not reside at Embrace House. The on-going Non-Residential Mentorship Program provides:

- Personal Mentorship

- Life Skills

- Case Management 

- Support Groups

- Community Resources

- Psychotherapy and Medical Care

- Food and Personal Care Items

YOUR DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO VICTIMS

All funds raised through this campaign go directly to supporting victims of human trafficking. Every dollar you donate will help provide essential resources, safety, and recovery services to those in need.

Our organization is fully committed to the cause. The Director, employees, and volunteers receive no salaries, ensuring that your contributions are used entirely to support our mission of aiding victims of human trafficking.

NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE

1 (888) 373-7888

The Embrace House, Inc is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are tax-deductible.