Member Support
A Day to Remember: Saturday, April 16, Washington,
DC
Dear Friends,
It is hard to imagine that we are well into 2005 already.
From all of us at PCRM I want to thank you deeply for the
support you have given us over the years. It has been truly
wonderful to see the creation and expansion of so many programs
that improve the lives of animals and humans alike—thanks
to your tremendous partnership in our work.
This year we celebrate our 20th anniversary, and we hope
that many of you will be able to join us in Washington,
D.C., on Saturday, April 16 to mark this occasion. We will
have free educational sessions during the day, including
a gourmet
vegan cooking class, a media
training session for doctors who would like help speaking
to the press about our issues, and a wonderful technology
hall where exhibitors will demonstrate the latest education
and research tools that no longer use animals.
Our evening event is a celebration and black tie fundraiser
at the beautiful Organization of American States building.
We are incredibly fortunate to have Alec
Baldwin join us as host. Proceeds for the event will
help to support ongoing programs as well as launch some
new work that will be unveiled that night.
For more information about the event, please visit our
Web site at www.pcrm.org/gala
or contact Debbi Miller at 202-686-2210, ext. 340, dmiller@pcrmfoundation.org,
or me at 415-750-4790, philden@pcrmfoundation.org.
We realize that many of you will not be able to join us
in D.C., but we hope that you will continue to share in
our critical programs throughout the year. We have many
opportunities for you to partner in our work. We will continue
to update you on campaign activity, and we encourage you
to check out our Web site for updates and information about
steps you can take to help advance our program work.
I’d like to remind you that financial support of
our work is also critical to our success. Many members have
chosen to keep us strong long into the future by including
PCRM as a beneficiary of a planned gift, be it through a
will, trust, life insurance, or annuity. If you would like
more information about any of these giving options, please
feel free to contact me.
May 2005 bring progress to our critical work—for
the lives of many depend on our success.
Warmest regards,
Peggy Hilden
Vice President
The PCRM Foundation
