Event to Partially Benefit the NonProfit Organization that Helps Innocent Prisoners Obtain
their Freedom and Rebuild their Lives
Women’s empowerment advocate Amy Ballon is pleased to speak at a fundraising event on Oct. 23, 5:30-8 p.m. at Grille 401, located at 401 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The event will raise funds for the Innocence Project of Florida ? a nonprofit organization that helps innocent prisoners in Florida obtain their freedom and rebuild their lives. Ballon has long supported the organization and will share steps that every person can take to protect themselves from becoming a victim of the criminal justice system.
“No one ever believes it can happen to them, certainly not for those in the most privileged parts of society. Amy understood very quickly that innocent people ensnared by the criminal justice system aren’t always able to avert a wrongful conviction. She has taken that knowledge as an imperative to use her voice and station in life to do all that she can to prevent other innocent people from becoming victims of the criminal justice system. I am proud to have Amy as a partner in justice for the innocent.” Said Seth Miller, Executive Director of the Innocence Project of Florida.
Ballon ? a successful real estate sales and marketing professional ? is a passionate advocate for wrongfully accused victims of the criminal justice system, as well as women’s empowerment. Her initiative, Raising Awareness for the Innocent, which brings awareness to those unable to find their voice to share their truths and innocence, now has over 90,000 followers. She is the recipient of the 2018 People of Distinction Humanitarian Award by Al Cole from CBS Radio, and the Meljourne Woman Award. She has been nominated for a Department of Justice Victim Advocate Award. In addition, she is on the host committee and has raised funds for the Innocence Project of Florida.
“I want others to know that if it can happen to anyone. There is no discrimination as to who can be affected by a false accusation. I’m advocating on behalf of those who have become victims of the criminal justice system and letting those affected know that there is a path that can be taken to prove their innocence when unjustly accused ? and that they can rise above the horrible situations they may face.”
Ballon will be joined by Kelliegh Helm, J.D., development assistant at the Innocence Project of Florida for an inspirational evening. The $50 ticket ($30 of each ticket is a tax-deductible donation to the Innocence Project of Florida) will include two drink tickets and appetizers. A raffle will take place as well. To RSVP, please email AmyBallonVIPevent@gmail.com.
About Amy Ballon/Raising Awareness for the Innocent:
The winner of several humanitarian awards, Amy Ballon is a passionate advocate for wrongfully accused victims of the criminal justice system, as well as women’s empowerment. She is also a successful real estate sales and marketing professional in South Florida. For more information about Amy Ballon or Raising Awareness for the Innocent, visit www.facebook.com/RaisingAwarenessForTheInnocent/
