WAKE UP VEGAN
VEGANISM
A way of Living
which seeks to exclude,
as far as is practicable,
ANIMALS for Food, Clothing or
Any other Purpose
all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to
“I think whether we’re talking about
Gender Inequality
Racism
Queer Rights
Indigenous Rights or
Animal Rights,
We’re talking about the fight against
INJUSTICE
We’re talking about the fight against the belief that One NATION... One PEOPLE... One RACE... One GENDER... One SPECIES...
has the right to dominate, control, use and exploit another with impunity.”
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​~Joaquin Phoenix
s advocates for Justice, Kindness, and Compassion,
The Wake Up Experience defends the rights of ALL humans, animals, and the planet. Since we have no need to consume other beings for survival, or to exploit them in any way, we're left asking the question:
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What is it that makes us treat animals as if they are
here FOR us rather than here WITH us?
THE
IS
VEGAN
The Future is Kindness. The Future is Compassion.
FUTURE
Veganism is a moral and ethical decision, which can be difficult to make without knowing the facts. Luckily, information is constantly becoming accessible to expose ourselves to truths. Below are a variety of eye-opening resources for you to explore. We implore you to investigate the reality of what billions of animals experience on a daily basis, keeping in mind that wilful ignorance is a choice that serves no one.
Big Love & Compassion,
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WUE
Ethics
A documentary film about humankind's total dependence on animals for economic purposes. It's presented in five chapters (pets, food, clothing, entertainment and scientific research) and is narrated by Joaquin Phoenix.
Land of Hope and Glory aims to show the truth behind UK land animal farming by featuring the most up to date investigations as well as never before seen undercover footage, with a total of roughly 100 UK facilities featured throughout the film. Land of Hope and Glory is made by the founders of the animal rights organisation, Surge.
Dominion uses drones, hidden and handheld cameras to expose the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture, questioning the morality and validity of humankind’s dominion over the animal kingdom. While mainly focusing on animals used for food, it also explores other ways animals are exploited and abused by humans, including clothing, entertainment and research.
THE
MOST IMPORTANT SPEECH
YOU WILL EVER HEAR
Gary Yourofsky
Gary Yourofsky, is arguably the most influential Animal Liberation Activist of all time. In 2010, his popularity accelerated around the world when his influential YouTube video, "The Best Speech You Will Ever Hear," went viral. The talk was recorded without his knowledge at Georgia Tech University, during one of his many free lectures on animal rights, plant-based nutrition and the destructive environmental effects of animal agriculture.
Environment
GOING VEGAN
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(Per Month)
SAVES
(Per Year)
30 ANIMAL LIVES
33,000 gallons of WATER
900 sq. ft of FOREST
600 lbs of CO2
1,200 lbs of GRAIN
365 ANIMAL LIVES
401,500 gallons of WATER
10,950 sq. ft of FOREST
7,300 lbs of CO2
14,600 lbs of GRAIN
A groundbreaking environmental documentary following filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today – and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it.
Health
Presented by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic and Chris Paul —
a revolutionary new film about meat, protein and strength.
What The Health exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions in healthcare, and keeping us sick.
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or VEGAN diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, and for athletes.
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Additional Resources
JOHN PIERRE
A good friend of The Wake Up Experience, John Pierre is an incredible human. As a nutrition and fitness consultant he works with celebrities such as Joaquin Phoenix and Ellen DeGeneres. He has also lectured at orphanages, teen-runaway centers, and learning institutions with the goal of spreading the message about plant-based nutrition, peace, and a compassionate lifestyle. He is currently working on his lifelong dream of building a sanctuary and retreat center for homeless and neglected animals, and women and young girls who are recovering from abuse.
Please visit his websites (via buttons below) to learn more about all the amazing work he is doing, and what you can personally do to make a positive difference in your life and the lives of others.
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John Pierre does bootcamp with Ellen DeGeneres
WHAT ABOUT FISH?
Get Active
If you feel called to get active, here are some really great organizations to look into.
WHY VEGAN
WHY VEGAN
WHY VEGAN
“I believe most of us are vegan in our hearts.
Change is a matter of simply listening
to our hearts and aligning our actions
with what is already present within us.
We’re literally WAKING UP the Vegan within.”
~ RYZ