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SUMMARY:IMPACT! From the Mountain to the Valley
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DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to TWO special West Coast events in October!\n\n
	Plan to be a part of an impactful fundraising weekend to strengthen PCRM’s
	 work to end animal experiments\, advance human-relevant research\, and ad
	vocate for policies that save both animal and human lives. Come to one (or
	 both!) of these memorable gatherings featuring beautiful scenery\, compas
	sionate community\, inspiring speakers\, and exceptional food—all enjoyed 
	while supporting our shared vision of building a brighter future for all.\
	n\nTHE MOUNTAIN\nSaturday\, Oct. 10\, 2026\nMoose Mountain Vineyard • San 
	Martin\, Calif.\n\n4-7 p.m.\n\nGather with us at the breathtaking Moose Mo
	untain Vineyard\, hosted by Dr. Rich Schmidt. Enjoy sweeping views\, warm 
	hospitality\, and meaningful conversations as PCRM Founder and President D
	r. Neal Barnard and Director of Research Advocacy Ryan Merkley share excit
	ing exclusive updates on our work.\n\nWe'll also celebrate fellow visionar
	y Ocean Robbins of Food Revolution Network and his late father\, John Robb
	ins\, as recipients of the 2026 Voice of Compassion Award.\n\nYou won't wa
	nt to miss this inspiring evening in such a spectacular setting on the mou
	ntain!\n\nSchedule\n\n4 p.m. – Arrival\, mocktails\, appetizers\, fun acti
	vities\, and photo opportunities\n\n4:45 p.m. – Fresh and seasonal light b
	uffet by Craft Roots\n\n5:15 p.m. – Award presentation and inspiring updat
	es from Dr. Barnard and special guests\n\n6 p.m. – Fund-a-Need and live au
	ction\n\n6:30 p.m. – Dessert\, conversation\, and sunset mingling\n\nTHE V
	ALLEY\nSunday\, Oct.& 11\, 2026\nPrivate Residence • Encino\, Calif.\n\n4-
	7 p.m.\n\nThe weekend continues in Southern California at the beautiful pr
	ivate home of longtime Physicians Committee supporters in Encino. Along wi
	th updates from Dr. Barnard and Ryan Merkley\, we will honor acclaimed res
	taurateur and friend Chef Tal Ronnen with our 2026 Vegan Visionary Award i
	n recognition of his decades-long commitment to elevating plant-based cuis
	ine and inspiring compassionate dining.\n\nAn intimate and inspirational e
	vening awaits you in the valley!\n\nSchedule\n\n4 p.m. – Arrival\, mocktai
	ls\, appetizers\, and a delicious buffet of plant-powered bites\n\n5:15 p.
	m. – Award presentation and inspiring updates from Dr. Barnard and special
	 guests\n\n6 p.m. – Fund-a-Need and live auction\n\n6:30 p.m. – Dessert an
	d mix-and-mingle reception\n\nTICKET OPTIONS\nAttend One Event\nJoin us at
	 either event for an inspiring evening supporting PCRM's lifesaving work.\
	n\nVIP Experience\nA limited number of VIP tickets are available for both 
	events. VIP guests will enjoy:\n\nAn exclusive pre-event reception with Dr
	. Barnard and special guests.\nPriority seating during the program.\nA spe
	cial gift from PCRM.\nProfessional photos with Dr. Barnard and fellow gues
	ts\nAttend Both Events — Save with Combo Pricing!\nChoose our discounted G
	eneral Admission or VIP Combo tickets to experience the full IMPACT! weeke
	nd while maximizing your support for PCRM.\n\n**Would you like to join the
	 Host Committee? Please contact Marcia Slackman at mslackman@pcrm.org or 2
	02-527-7381 for more information.\n\nA Special Thank You to Our Host Commi
	ttee\nPlatinum Chairs\nMick Davoudian and Jeff Hoffman\n\nMountain Chair\n
	Rich Schmidt\, MD\n\nOpening the Cage Partner\nGrace Kadoya\n\nPacesetters
	 for Animals and People\nArnold Aigen\, MD and Mrs. Beverly Aigen\n\nPhil 
	Selway\n\nSandra Sprague \n\nCompassion Champions\nAri and Maggie Harkov\n
	\nElaine Carlitz\, MD and John Husokowski\, MD\n\nCharlotte Cressey\n\nSue
	 and Lewis Michaels\n\nMarge Wurgel and Keith Mesecher\n\nGolden Carrot Pa
	tron\nTim and Bobbe Moore
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LOCATION:Encino\, California
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