Former Kamloops sex trade worker shares her story
Today is red umbrella day - a day to end violence against sex workers. Daybreak talked to a local woman about her life working the streets and the attack that almost killed her.
Red Umbrella Day is a global event to end violence against sex workers.
![](https://i.cbc.ca/1.3369747.1450370806!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_1180/red-umbrella-day.jpg?im=Resize%3D780)
Today is Red Umbrella day. It's a global event meant to end violence against sex workers. Kira Haug is with ASK Wellness in Kamloops. Sam worked the streets for many years until an attack by a client nearly killed her. Both joined us in studio.
To hear the audio, click the link: Former Kamloops sex trade worker shares her story