Energetic 11-Year-Old Could Appear in His Very Own Ad
For Immediate Release:
February 20, 2013
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Shakira Croce 202-483-7382
Lawrenceville, Ga. -- Lawrenceville resident Christopher Mucke may just win the national title of Cutest Vegan Kid—that is, if he can triumph over his four fellow male finalists in the contest sponsored by PETA Kids. The 11-year-old beat out scores of contestants from across the U.S. for a spot in the finals, and now it's up to visitors to PETAKids.com to help PETA Kids select the winners, who will be announced on February 27. Voting ends on February 22. The two winners (one male and one female) will each receive a PETA Kids prize pack and appear in a PETA Kids ad. Because of the fast-growing number of vegans nationwide, this is the first year that the contest has been open only to vegan children.
"Christopher is living proof that you're never too young to help make a difference for the billions of animals who are cruelly raised for food every year," says PETA Youth Marketing Manager Emily Rodriguez. "And because healthier vegan kids, such as Christopher, are generally happier kids, that makes them cuter, too."
Christopher also helped persuade his father to go vegan. A brown belt in taekwondo, Christopher loves playing sports, including football and soccer, and also enjoys playing the piano and jumping on the trampoline. And giving is part of his nature: He always donates part of his allowance to animal-protection groups.
PETA Kids will select winners based on several factors, including vote count. See the full contest details here.
For more information and to vote in the contest, please visit PETAKids.com.