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CONTACT:
Ryan Henn
602-524-9568
vegansinvegas@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2010

Vegan Bachelor Party to Hit Las Vegas Strip

This spring, vegan men are invited to gather in Las Vegas, Nev. to socialize, learn, combat stereotypes and showcase the benefits of a plant based diet. The four day event will take place May 19 – 22, 2011 and feature informal educational sessions as well as group activities and the world famous Las Vegas entertainment and nightlife.

“One of the toughest barriers to having men adopt a plant based diet are the social stereotypes regarding veganism,” said Ryan Henn, the event’s organizer. “We live in a culture where men are perceived to be less masculine if they don’t consume animal products. It’s my hope that this event helps shatter that myth.”

The event was born when several vegan friends discovered none of them had received traditional bachelor parties. What started off as simply a planned road trip among friends soon grew.

“As the quintessential masculine celebration, we thought holding a group bachelor party would be the perfect platform to show the world that living a compassionate lifestyle doesn’t mean you somehow become less of a man,” Henn explained.

The trip is being loosely organized to allow attendees maximum flexibility. Although an official itinerary and hotel selection will be announced at a later date, attendees are free to stay wherever they’d like, eat meals at the restaurants of their choice, and participate in the sessions and activities that interest them. Men of all ages and dietary persuasions are welcome as long as they pledge to eat 100 percent vegan during the trip.

“Our hope is that this event won’t look or feel like a conventional conference,” Henn said. “We want attendees to think of it as going on vacation with a few of your closest friends, even if you haven’t met them yet. So for example, instead of having presentations in conference rooms, we envision learning poolside with a notepad in one hand and a frozen drink in the other.”

Trip activities and attendees will also be filmed with their permission in hopes of turning the footage into a short documentary.

The trip is being organized by volunteers and is not affiliated with any other group or organization. Educational sessions are free; attendees will be responsible for the cost of their transportation, lodging, meals and entertainment. Volunteers, speakers, and sponsors are actively being sought. Any sponsorship funds raised will be used to help offset speaker travel costs. Event details and a group mailing list can be found at http://www.vegansinvegas.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vegans-in-Vegas-Bachelor-Party-2011/141122269259003.

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