And the fun didn't stop there for Chicago vegans. Though, it did for me. As I type, I'm missing out on an after party complete with pierogis and other Polish vegan eats. But alas I needed to come home. I can't be out late with the people of my generation. My circadian rhythm would slap me if I tried or even thought about it for too long. I especially feel like I'm missing out because I just ate two apples and a perfectly spotted banana for dinner. Remind me why I'm considered an adult.
Enough jibber jabber. Here are the highlights from today's events:
NONPROFIT ORGS When I found Farm Sanctuary on Facebook I fell in love with their mission: to give a second chance, a home, and love to farm animals that would've otherwise been slaughtered or left to die because of our completely screwed up^2 factory farm situation. I always wondered if we had a local equivalent. Today, I found out that we DO. It is SASHA Farm in Manchester, MI. It's about a 3.5 hour drive from Chicago. The friendly man in charge of the SASHA Farm booth at VeganMania said tours are not common and the last event of the year took place today. However, he also said he is rallying for more tours, more public awareness that the farm exists and does what it does, and even shuttles running to and from Chicago to bring members of our vegan community to the farm to learn more or volunteer. AWESOME! Go like 'em on Facebook!
photo cred: SASHA Farms on Facebook
