Compassion Over Killing staff and volunteers kicked it into high gear in September, going green at two eco-friendly festivals and organizing the largest DC VegFest in history! Combined, we handed out over 6,000 pieces of literature and reached thousands more with our message of compassion.

On September 8, we tabled at the Green Living Expo at the University of the District of Columbia, and COK’s Sean Conner was one of two panelists during the “Food Choices and the Environment” presentation.

On Sat., Sept. 22, thousands of people will gather
at the spacious Yards Park to explore – and celebrate – the best of everything vegetarian in
and around the nation’s capital at the fourth annual DC VegFest.

Co-organized by Compassion Over Killing and the Vegetarian Society of D.C., this FREE outdoor event highlights the many
benefits of choosing vegetarian foods and shows how easy and delicious it
is to leave animals off our plates.

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Did you know that September is “National
Cholesterol Education Month,” “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,” and “National
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month?”

It’s interesting that all three of these disease awareness holidays are grouped together with “Fruit and Veggies—More Matters Month” (yep, it’s that too). Why? Because eating plant-based foods like fruit and veggies can actually prevent and even reverse high cholesterol, cancer, and obesity, as well as other common ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.

This Labor Day weekend, as you savor the last few days of summer with family and friends, use the holiday as an opportunity to celebrate vegan food dishes and share them with others.