Meet Our Vanguard Society Members

We’d like you to meet just a few of the many compassionate people who are helping animals through their generous Vanguard Society support:

Brian Vincent (with wife Marion Von Dehn):
“When I was an environmental lobbyist in Washington, D.C., I considered myself an animal lover, but I had not yet made the connection between the steak on my plate and the suffering of animals. All that changed after I came upon a PETA exhibit on the National Mall. After watching a horrifying undercover video of factory farming, I vowed never to eat another animal. Marion and I support PETA because we believe it is by far the most effective, dynamic, and creative animal rights organization on the planet. And because PETA doesn’t just help animals—it literally changes lives.”

Maryam Dickey:
“I feel privileged to be part of an organization that has contributed and will continue to contribute to making the world a better and safer place for the ones who don’t have a voice and can’t defend themselves. I am a proud supporter of PETA. PETA has opened my eyes to the cruelty to animals that is regularly practiced throughout the world and has heightened my compassion for these oppressed beings. I will support PETA for the rest of my life and beyond because I know how critical PETA’s mission is and how fiscally conservative PETA is with the donations it receives from supporters like me.”

Al Smith:
“My wife and I have supported many organizations working for animals, but PETA is in the forefront of putting an end to many terrible practices. In the future, our support of PETA will increase so that one day cruelty to animals will finally be eradicated.”

Gloria Christal:
“PETA’s no-holds-barred approach is right up my philanthropic alley. With so many worthy organizations seeking support, I had to ask myself how I could help the most animals with my resources. The answer stood out like a beacon in the dark: PETA.”

Patty and Ron Allison:
“Who are you going to call when animals need help? You know who. PETA. PETA fights for the rights of all living things. Can you imagine the world without PETA? That is why we donate and why you need to donate, too.“