Diving into the unknown is scary. Intimidating. Unsettling, even. There is something to be said for the proverbial comfort zone. Namely, it's comfortable. In the confines of the familiar, we can rest assured that even when challenges present themselves, we've got this. We've been there, done that. But toe the waters outside of our customary routine, and suddenly things start to look a little dicey. Uncertainty splashes across our best intentions and doubts creep in.

But for Adelaida Peterson, there is no hesitation. Driven by the fight against one of the most devastating and uncomfortable issues facing the world today-that of human trafficking-she is resolute. Forget that she was never a runner. Forget that ten years ago she moved halfway across the globe from her home in the Philippines to the United States. Forget that she once struggled with her weight and a pageant competition was the last thing on her mind. When she stumbled upon a way to bring awareness to an issue dear to her heart, there was no other choice but to jump.