Seven Years of Light: How VIP Ignite Live, Operation Underground Railroad, Tony Robbins Foundation, and ClickFunnels Helped Rescue 3,500 Children from Sex Trafficking

For more than two decades, VIP Ignite Live has stood for one thing above all else — empowerment.
Empowering models and actors to rise beyond fear.
Empowering dreamers to find their voice.
And, quietly but powerfully, empowering the most vulnerable — children trapped in the darkest corners of human trafficking — to reclaim their freedom.

This year marks seven years since VIP Ignite Live began supporting Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), an organization devoted to rescuing children from sex trafficking and exploitation around the world. Together with our partners — the Tony Robbins Foundation and ClickFunnels — our collective efforts have helped rescue over 3,500 children and bring them one step closer to the futures they deserve.

What began as a mission of awareness has become a movement of restoration.

The Beginning: When Purpose Met Action

In 2018, during a Tony Robbins event, VIP Ignite’s founders Alycia Kaback and Sir Michael Fomkin heard about a small group of former special agents who were taking on one of the most dangerous and heartbreaking missions imaginable — infiltrating trafficking rings to save children.

That group was Operation Underground Railroad.

Founded by Tim Ballard, OUR began as a handful of men and women determined to make a difference where bureaucracy and red tape had failed. They worked with local governments, intelligence teams, and aftercare partners to rescue children from modern-day slavery and help them rebuild their lives.

When Alycia and Michael heard their story, something clicked.
They had built VIP Ignite Live to transform lives — but this was transformation at its most profound level. They didn’t just want to build careers anymore; they wanted to help build hope.

And so, what started as a single donation became a seven-year partnership fueled by love, faith, and action.

The Power of Partnership

No movement changes the world alone. It takes visionaries. It takes believers. It takes doers.

That’s why the partnership between VIP Ignite Live, Operation Underground Railroad, Tony Robbins Foundation, and ClickFunnels has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Tony Robbins Foundation: Turning Compassion into Contribution

For decades, Tony Robbins has been a global voice for empowerment, personal transformation, and service. Through his foundation, millions of meals have been delivered, communities rebuilt, and lives saved. When Tony heard OUR’s mission, he didn’t hesitate — he became one of its largest supporters and has personally funded dozens of operations to free children worldwide.

His message has always been clear: “The secret to living is giving.”
That philosophy became a cornerstone of our partnership.

Every year since joining the cause, VIP Ignite Live has contributed a portion of proceeds from our events, masterminds, and productions directly to the mission — not as charity, but as a declaration of values.

ClickFunnels: Building a Platform for Change

When Russell Brunson, co-founder of ClickFunnels, heard the stories coming from OUR, he too decided to act. What began as a single donation campaign grew into one of the largest digital fundraising efforts in the organization’s history. Russell leveraged his platform — one of the world’s most powerful online business tools — to mobilize entrepreneurs globally to give back.

The “Funnel Hacker” community became a force for freedom, and VIP Ignite Live proudly stood alongside them.

Through joint campaigns and shared stages, our network of dreamers, doers, and difference-makers expanded far beyond entertainment. We became part of a global alliance for liberation.

Seven Years. 3,500 Children. Infinite Impact.

When you hear that more than 3,500 children have been rescued, it’s easy to let the number blur into statistics.

But each number is a name.
Each name is a life.
And each life represents an unimaginable journey from darkness into light.

These are children who were trapped in exploitation, often sold, silenced, and stripped of dignity. Through the coordinated efforts of OUR and its partners, many have now been rescued, rehabilitated, and reunited with their families.

In some cases, traffickers have been arrested and prosecuted.
In others, entire trafficking networks have been dismantled.

And through it all, the unwavering financial, emotional, and advocacy support from organizations like VIP Ignite Live, the Tony Robbins Foundation, and ClickFunnels has made it possible for these missions to continue.

Why This Mission Matters to Us

At VIP Ignite Live, our work revolves around awakening potential — helping people rise into the fullness of who they are meant to be. Whether it’s a model stepping onto the runway for the first time, an actor delivering their first monologue, or a creator launching their first brand, it’s all about freedom.

Freedom to express.
Freedom to dream.
Freedom to live without fear.

But we know that for millions of children worldwide, that freedom doesn’t exist.

So we decided years ago that our definition of success had to be bigger than red carpets and bright lights. True success is the ability to use your platform to shine light into darkness.

Every time we host an event, publish a book, or celebrate a success story, we’re reminded that part of our mission is to fund freedom. Because as long as there are children being exploited, there is work to be done.

Stories of Hope and Humanity

While OUR protects the identities of rescued children for safety reasons, we’ve heard countless stories from aftercare centers that remind us why this fight matters.

A teenage girl in Southeast Asia who now dreams of becoming a nurse.
A young boy in Central America who found his passion for soccer.
A child who, after years of silence, now laughs again.

These are not statistics — they are miracles.

VIP Ignite Live has had the honor of hearing these stories firsthand through events, reports, and collaborative missions. They remind us that when we come together — when we refuse to look away — freedom wins.

Faith, Freedom, and the Future

Our partnership with OUR, the Tony Robbins Foundation, and ClickFunnels is more than philanthropy — it’s a calling.

For seven years, we’ve witnessed how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when driven by purpose. We’ve seen business owners, models, actors, and families rally behind a cause that has nothing to do with fame and everything to do with faith.

That’s why VIP Ignite Live continues to integrate giving into everything we do. Whether it’s contributing a percentage of event revenue, hosting awareness campaigns, or encouraging our community to donate directly to OUR, we believe that every voice and every dollar matters.

The Ripple Effect: How You Can Help

When people hear about human trafficking, many feel helpless. But the truth is, you have more power than you think.

Here’s how anyone can join the mission:

1. Educate Yourself and Others
Knowledge is power. Learn the signs of human trafficking and share awareness materials from reputable organizations like Operation Underground Railroad.

2. Donate or Fundraise
Even small amounts make a difference. OUR relies on private donors to fund rescue operations and aftercare support.
Visit www.ourrescue.org to contribute.

3. Use Your Platform
Whether you have ten followers or ten thousand, your voice matters. Talk about the issue, share stories, and encourage others to care.

4. Partner with Purpose
Businesses can align their mission with impact. That’s what we’ve done at VIP Ignite Live — proving that entrepreneurship and empathy can co-exist beautifully.

5. Never Forget the Mission
Awareness must become lifestyle. Whether through prayer, advocacy, or contribution, the commitment to freedom is lifelong.

From Red Carpets to Rescue Missions

Many people know VIP Ignite Live for our high-energy events, celebrity collaborations, and model and actor success stories. What they don’t always see is what happens behind the scenes — the heart behind the brand.

For us, success has never been just about getting someone on a magazine cover or a Netflix show. It’s about using our reach to make the world better.

When Alycia Kaback often says, “We rise by lifting others,” she means it — literally and globally.

“At VIP Ignite, we’ve always believed our purpose extends far beyond the stage or the screen. Every child deserves the chance to dream — and when we support Operation Underground Railroad, we’re giving that dream back to them.”
— Alycia Kaback, Co-Founder of VIP Ignite Live and Truth Mgmt

And when Sir Michael Fomkin speaks about legacy, it’s not about personal fame. It’s about freedom as legacy — leaving behind a world where fewer children suffer and more souls are set free.

“Our legacy isn’t built on followers, fame, or fortune. It’s built on impact — on lives changed. When we help rescue one child, we change generations. That’s what true leadership looks like.”
— Sir Michael Fomkin, Founder of VIP Ignite Live, VisionCraft, and Legends Circle

For Deneen White, President of Talent Services for VIP Ignite, the mission hits even deeper. As someone who spends her life helping people discover their confidence and voice, she believes this cause represents the ultimate act of giving that voice back.

“Every time I meet someone on their journey to purpose, I’m reminded that freedom is the foundation of all growth. Supporting OUR isn’t just about rescue — it’s about restoration. It’s about giving children back their voice, their joy, and their future.”
— Deneen White, President of Talent Services, VIP Ignite Live

That’s the real red carpet: the one that leads from darkness into light.

A Message of Gratitude

As we reflect on seven years of partnership, our hearts overflow with gratitude — for the agents on the ground risking their lives, for the survivors finding their strength, and for the partners who made this journey possible.

To Operation Underground Railroad, thank you for your courage.
To the Tony Robbins Foundation, thank you for your leadership.
To ClickFunnels, thank you for mobilizing a global community.
And to every member of the VIP Ignite Live family who has ever donated, shared, or simply cared — thank you for standing with us.

Because of you, 3,500 children are free.
Because of you, hope has a heartbeat again.
And because of you, the mission continues.

The Work Continues

The fight against human trafficking is far from over. But we are not stopping now.

VIP Ignite Live remains committed to supporting Operation Underground Railroad for years to come — financially, emotionally, and publicly. Our goal is not just to celebrate what’s been done, but to inspire others to join us in what still needs to be done.

As we look ahead to the next decade of impact, we carry one truth with us:

“Evil wins when good people do nothing. But when good people unite, evil doesn’t stand a chance.”

Join the Mission

If you would like to support this cause, visit www.ourrescue.org to learn how you can contribute directly or become an advocate in your community.

Together, we can turn awareness into action.
Together, we can make freedom louder than fear.
Together, we can change the world — one rescued life at a time.