Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals
Every year since 2007, Liberation BC has organized the Vancouver Walk for Farm Animals. We aren't the only ones; for example, more than 50 cities in North America took part last year. All funds raised go to Farm Sanctuary!
Learn about:
2009 Walk
Our 2009 Walk for Farm Animals has been announced--and we want to see you there!
Time and Date
When: Sunday, October 4th; the Walk itself lasts from 12:30 to 2 PM, with vegan Thanksgiving dinner and talk with Jon Camp of Vegan Outreach, following (times TBA)
Where: Green space at 10th Ave. and Fir St. (map)
Registration is at 12:30 PM, and the walk begins at 1 PM. (We will be announcing the route soon.) After the Walk, which should last about an hour, we will make our way over to the UBC campus for a cruelty-free pre-Thanksgiving dinner and a talk with Jon Camp, the Director of Outreach at Vegan Outreach.
How to Sign Up
Want to take part? You can sign up ahead of time and raise funds online here. If you'd prefer to raise funds offline, you can do so by downloading this form. The cost is $15, which gets you an awesome t-shirt from Farm Sanctuary. (This year's is designed by Josh Hooten of the awesome Herbivore Clothing Company. Check it out!)
You can also sign up on the day of the Walk, but the cost will be $20 and you might not get a t-shirt.
If you have any questions, email Vancouver@walkforfarmanimals.org, or call Becci at 778-991-7615.
Details
There is NO minimum or maximum donation, but that anybody who donates $20 or more--not counting the $15 registration fee--receives a one-year membership to Farm Sanctuary and a subscription to their quarterly newsletter.
There are also some cool prizes for people who raise a lot of money: $100: Farm Sanctuary magnet $250: Farm Sanctuary eco travel mug $500: signed paperback copy of Gene Baur's Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food This year, Farm Sanctuary is also offering special gifts to our overall highest fundraiser. Included are an organic hoodie pullover, a messenger bag, a set of wine glasses, and a candle.
Want to Help Out?
This year's Walk for Farm Animals is going to be bigger and better than ever, so there are going to be plenty of opportunities to volunteer. We will be updating this space as time goes on.
Right now we need to get the word out about the Walk! Can you download the Vancouver WFFA flyer and post it in your neighbourhood? Whether you can hang one or two or twenty, every single flyer helps!
2008 Walk
On September 20, 2008, 50 animal lovers came out in the pouring rain to walk and raise money for Farm Sanctuary. We walked along the seawall at English Bay and then met up at 2nd Beach for cookies, a trivia contest, and a barbecue with delicious veggie dogs donated by Tofurky.
Grand Total Raised: $5,608.50!
2007 Walk
On October 15, 2007, the weather was pleasantly warm and sunny. 47 of us met at 2nd Beach for the Walk as well as a barbecue of veggie dogs donated by Tofurky.
Grand Total Raised: over $6,500--we came out at #8 out of 46 participating cities!
