**Important: you must go to the Poplar Spring website to [register](https://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/) for the race and join Team VSDC.**

Join Team VSDC as we support the [Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary Annual 5K Run for the Animals and 1-Mile Fun Walk ](https://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/)on Sunday, May 19th. All funds raised will go towards [Poplar Spring’s](https://www.animalsanctuary.org/) lifesaving work every day. The funds will care for and feed the farm animals who live at Poplar Spring and educate the public about compassion towards all animals. The VSDC has been a participant in this event for many years.

Registration Fee for both the Run and Walk before April 9, 2024: $28.00
April 9 – May 18, 2024: $30.00
Race Day: $35

Register [here](https://www.classy.org/team/559292) to join Team VSDC.

More info on the run is [here](https://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/)

To join the [VSDC team](https://www.classy.org/team/559292), select the Join a Team option when registering and then select [Team VSDC](https://www.classy.org/team/559292).

There is also a virtual race option that takes place anytime during the week of May 19th.

For important updates regularly monitor the “comments” section below.

Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.

When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).

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**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](www.vsdc.org) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?

With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community-building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.

The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).

**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**