Animal rights activists plan on sinking their teeth into an annual event they say is unethical and unhealthy.
鈥淎 group of concerned 琉璃神社 citizens as well as groups will be present at the Ribfest media launch (Wednesday) at 1 p.m.,鈥� read an email from Karen Stiewe.
Rotary鈥檚 Ribfest, Stiewe said, does nothing but cause harm to the environment, support obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, heart attack and stroke.
鈥淚n addition, I鈥檓 sure you鈥檝e seen how the animals suffer, as recently shown on Facebook by KARMA, in a Kamloops transport truck,鈥� she wrote. 鈥淢any (pigs) dies in transport. Our goal was to have a dialogue with Rotary about creating an event that aligns with their values as an organization. They dismissed us in favor of raising funds for an unhealthy and unethical event.鈥�
In the letter Stiewe references, these concerns are further highlighted and at the media event today they intend to have two doctors on site to discuss the issue further. They will also be at the actual RibFest Aug. 24.
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A Facebook Group for Anonymous for the Voiceless also says they will be holding a 鈥楥ube of Truth鈥� event at City Park on Friday, Aug. 24, when Ribfest takes place.
鈥淭he Cube of Truth is a peaceful static demonstration akin to an art performance. This demonstration operates in a structured manner that triggers curiosity and interest from the public; we attempt to lead bystanders to a vegan conclusion through a combination of local standard-practice animal exploitation footage and conversations with a value-based sales approach,鈥� reads a post about that event.
RibFest
The Interior Savings Sunrise Rotary RibFest uses 100 per cent of the proceeds for community and charitable purposes. This year, JoeAnna鈥檚 House is their beneficiary.
It provides short term accommodations for families from outside the Central Okanagan whose loved ones are receiving specialized health care at the 琉璃神社 General Hospital, thus enabling families to be together when they need it most.
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