In Defense of Animals does not encourage anyone to donate to vivisection

[Guest guest]

I am sure you have had the opportunity to read the message alerting

people that a percentage of the San Francisco Half-Marathon's

registration fee goes towards an organization that funds animal

experimentation. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you

that In Defense of Animals has addressed this issue with the race

organizers and none of the entry fees from Team IDA will be donated

to that organization. There are a number of other safe organizations

that the race directors also chose to donate to, therefore our

donations will go to those charities. Furthermore the race director

was not aware that the chosen charity funded vivisection. In the

future we will take a closer look at the races we get involved with

for Team IDA. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 

Jessica Thomas

Team IDA Captain

Ultimate Challenge In Defense of Animals Coordinator