Titans of Hope 2027

Episode Titans

Every episode of Chasing Hope follows people and organizations bringing hope where it is needed most. Meet the Episode Titans whose work is at the heart of these stories.

Chasing Hope EpisodeOperation Blue HopeProtecting the ocean and the life within it
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Mission Blue
Founded by Dr. Sylvia Earle

Founded by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. Through its global network of Hope Spots, more than 150 places critical to the health of the sea, it unites communities, scientists and partners to safeguard the ocean for generations to come.

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Blue Religion
Founded by Lucia Baranova

Founded and led by Lucia Baranova, Blue Religion is a marine conservation organization based in Mexico. Its work centers on shark conservation, ocean education for children and the fight against pollution, funded by expeditions and eco-travel experiences that connect people to the sea.

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Chasing Hope EpisodeOperation Traffick 911Freeing and restoring survivors of trafficking
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Traffick911
Freeing youth from sex trafficking

Since 2009, Traffick911 has fought child sex trafficking across North Texas. Through trust-based relationships, it offers around-the-clock crisis response and ongoing care for young survivors, and trains other organizations to serve them well.

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Unbound Now
Survivor services, prevention and training

Founded in Waco in 2012, Unbound Now fights human trafficking through survivor services, youth prevention education and community training, and serves as the lead victim service provider for the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force.

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Yevette “Vette” Christy
Survivor, advocate and author

A survivor-advocate, ordained United Methodist elder and author, Yevette Christy champions ethical, survivor-centered care in the anti-trafficking movement. She founded The Reclamation Project to give women rebuilding their lives a safe place to land.

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Chasing Hope EpisodeOperation Red White and BlueHonoring those who served
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Run For The Wall
We ride for those who can’t

Every May, Run For The Wall riders cross the country by motorcycle from California to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ride promotes healing among veterans and their families, calls for an accounting of all POW/MIA, and honors those killed in every war.

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