Charlotte, N.C. – September 9, 2009 – Want to meet friendly people,
get some healthy exercise, and take a stand against animal abuse all
at the same time? Then sign up forCharlotte's 2009 Walk for Farm
Animals, sponsored by Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal
protection organization!
The Charlotte Walk is just one of dozens taking place in cities
throughout the U.S. and Canada this fall, when thousands of animal
lovers will lace up their walking shoes and hit the streets to make a
real difference. Your participation in this exciting annual event will
help expand awareness of the severe and unnecessary suffering that
billions of animals raised for food endure on a daily basis, and raise
the funds Farm Sanctuary needs to run their highly effective rescue,
education and advocacy programs and campaigns. Please join us on
October 3 by putting your best foot forward for farm animals!
WHAT: Farm Sanctuary's 2009 Walk for Farm Animals www.walkforfarmanimals.org
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2009; noon
WHERE: Freedom Park
NOTE: We will meet by the playground area in the park.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration fee is $15 per walker (entitles each
registrant to a Walk for Farm Animals T-shirt distributed on the day
of the Walk); registration fee on the day of theWalk is $20 (T-shirt
receipt cannot be guaranteed). To register, visit www.firstgiving.com/farmsanctuary
or e-mail local Walk Coordinator Verena Sichert atcharlotte@walkforfarmanimals.org
.
The 2009 Walk for Farm Animals is sponsored nationally by Boston Baked
Bonz, an animal-friendly company that makes vegan and organic dog
treats and gifts for companion animals and the people who love them.
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection
organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked
to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry
through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms,
public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and
refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuaryshelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and
Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals,
who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating
visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional
information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling
607-583-2225.
