The Race Is On as 17-Year-Old Beats Out More Than 1,200 Contenders
For Immediate Release:
May 18, 2011
Contact:
David Perle 202-483-7382
Greencastle, Pa. — What does 17-year-old Greencastle resident Alyssa Sullivan have in common with Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper? Wilde was a winner of PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Alive contest, and Sullivan is one of the female finalists in the spin-off Cutest Vegetarian Alive contest sponsored by peta2, PETA's youth division. Sullivan beat out more than 1,200 contestants from across the U.S. Supporters can check out finalists by visiting peta2.com and can click here to find out how to vote via text message to help peta2 select the winners. Two winners (one male and one female) will be announced on June 6, and each will win a professional photo shoot and star in a peta2 ad.
"More and more Americans are going vegetarian every day, and young people are leading the charge," says peta2 Division Manager Marta Holmberg. "It's no wonder: On average, vegetarians are slimmer, trimmer, and generally healthier than meat-eaters, so they're bound to be a lot cuter too!"
Sullivan went vegetarian three years ago out of her concern for animals—and she says that it's the "best decision" she's ever made. She is an active advocate for animals, from writing letters to businesses and policymakers in support of animal issues to volunteering frequently at her local animal shelter. A junior at St. Maria Goretti High School, her favorite vegan meal is a veggie burger with guacamole and all the toppings, a side of sweet potato fries, and vegan chocolate cake for dessert. She hopes to become a psychiatrist.
To view photos and bios of all the finalists and to cast your vote to help peta2 decide the winners, please click here. To vote for Sullivan, text "Alyssa S." to 73822.