NHL Player Georges Laraque Goes Vegan: Cheer Him On!
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This week, Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque announced his commitment to a vegan lifestyle.
Tough guy "Big Georges" as he's known, has been an animal rights activist for years. This summer he even sent a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper protesting the Canadian seal hunt on behalf of PETA. His decision to go vegan was cemented after watching the 2006 documentary Earthlings however.
"It's unconscionable what's happening to animals in this country and the way we treat animals we eat.... I realized I had to make some big changes," Laraque commented.
As one of only a handful of professional athletes who have spoken out on behalf of animal welfare, he deserves kudos! Join us in sending a note of appreciation to Georges Laraque for being a positive role model in professional sports.
We took action on “NHL Player Georges Laraque Goes Vegan: Cheer Him On!”:
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9:52 am PST, Nov 21,Maureen Beighton, Canada
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9:42 am PST, Nov 21,Laura Zanoli, Italy
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9:06 am PST, Nov 21,Patricia Harding, United Kingdom
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9:00 am PST, Nov 21,Debra Freire, Canada
AWESOME!
We need more caring individuals like yourself!
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8:58 am PST, Nov 21,Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Way to go Georges!!!
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8:58 am PST, Nov 21,Kimberly Tilley, Idaho
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6:48 am PST, Nov 21,Jone Gagnon, New York
I too saw earthlings and went vegan.thank you for using your fame to help animals.sincerely,jone
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6:39 am PST, Nov 21,Tomoko Harris, Georgia
We need to promote vegetarian and vegan diets. Meat is bad not just for us and the animals we eat, but for the environment. Going vegetarian does more to fight pollution than replacing a Chevy Suburban with a Prius!
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6:33 am PST, Nov 21,Maria Hiriart, Argentina
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4:32 am PST, Nov 21,Ray Brian, Kentucky
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3:50 am PST, Nov 21,Cheryl Masuicca, New York
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12:02 am PST, Nov 21,Ingrid Peeters, Spain
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10:34 pm PST, Nov 20,Soo Thacker, Alaska
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8:57 pm PST, Nov 20,Name not displayed, Australia
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8:46 pm PST, Nov 20,Linda Heise, Canada
You are an inspiration! fabulously fit , handsome, sensitive, and now a vegan.
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7:06 pm PST, Nov 20,Courtney Peacock, Canada
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7:03 pm PST, Nov 20,Jenna Braben, Canada
You have always been my FAVOURITE player in the NHL. You rocked with the Oilers. You're an awesome role model. All the best to you.
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6:04 pm PST, Nov 20,Aggie Wareham, Canada
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5:00 pm PST, Nov 20,Jo Tito, Canada
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4:13 pm PST, Nov 20,Stephanie Oneschuk, Canada
I have tried to go vegetarian multiple times in the last few years. I have failed every time. I know how hard it is to give up animal products, no matter how strong your convinctions are. I cannot imagine the pressure put on a professional athlete, and look up to you for your lifestyle choice!
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2:25 pm PST, Nov 20,Chetna Pittea, United Kingdom
Well done!
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1:37 pm PST, Nov 20,Patricia Holmwood, Canada
Sports models get bad press and it is wonderful that you are such a positive role model. It shows that people like you are human and kind and caring. Thank you
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12:54 pm PST, Nov 20,Trish Gibson, Indiana
Thank you for making a public stand for animals!
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12:53 pm PST, Nov 20,Lynn Winchester, Kansas
thank god for people like you please continue the wonderful work you do and on behalf of the animals Iwould like to thank you
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12:00 pm PST, Nov 20,Mary Alexander, Virginia
Where Michael Vick has let us down, you're picking it up! Thank you!
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9:32 am PST, Nov 20,Linda Fox, Canada
i am so impressed
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9:00 am PST, Nov 20,Name not displayed, Ohio
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7:42 am PST, Nov 20,Stephen Weatherby, Georgia
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7:28 am PST, Nov 20,Donna Beasley, Maryland
Thank you for having the courage to be a role model for the young and everyone else!
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6:43 am PST, Nov 20,Candace Kawiuk, Canada
Thank you for being such an amazing role model!!
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4:49 am PST, Nov 20,Kat Yazzie, Kansas
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1:50 am PST, Nov 20,Julia Alfred, United Kingdom
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1:28 am PST, Nov 20,Paola Ghidotti, Italy
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5:42 pm PST, Nov 19,Tiffany Holsen, Pennsylvania
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5:19 pm PST, Nov 19,Indrani Kar, Canada
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4:01 pm PST, Nov 19,Name not displayed, Missouri
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6:21 pm PST, Nov 18,Kathleen Ann Williams, Florida
After the disgusting actions of quarterback Michael Vick, I greatly appreciate the fact that you're teaching our young, future members of society responsibility and mercy. I only wish that your actions made bigger headlines than the aforementioned, and that there were more athletes like you!
