Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page for the Portland Walk for Farm Animals, which I am coordinating!

The vast majority of farmed animals in the United States have a brief, miserable life in factory farms without natural light or room to roam. Then they are killed (approximately 10 billion each year, most of which are chickens).

The take-over of agriculture in the U.S. by large corporations has allowed a larger number of animals to be produced more quickly and for less money. Agribusiness has reaped great profits while keeping consumer prices low. But the real costs of factory farming – in terms of the loss of family farms, food-borne illness, damage to the environment, and animal suffering – have been tremendous. [see www.hfa.org/factory for more info]

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts. Many thanks for your support — and feel free to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!