Meet Trent Nelson—CAA Volunteer and tee shirt inspiration
Trent has been volunteering with CAA for about a year in a variety of roles. He started two years ago after trying a plant-based diet to support his daughter. The vegan diet seemed to help with his running stamina. This inspired further exploration and he connected with CAA at a potluck. Trent is now excited to share the benefits of a compassionate lifestyle through his volunteer work.
Trent is passionate about being vegan and helping others. He says, “The biggest argument for me, the thing that converted me, was the truth that we cause suffering by our normal eating habits, and we can opt-out of that suffering just by choosing other things to eat. Once making that choice, the health impacts are also very inspiring. And it's also wonderful to know that it's the right thing to do for the earth.”
In the past year, Trent has helped with potlucks, postering for VegFest, and staffing a table at Open Streets. He is currently assisting to organize the chili cook-off in February. “I’m a big chili fan, so I am very excited for that!”
When not volunteering for CAA, Trent works with a mental health support group and is a runner. He recently used a marathon to spread the word about the positive impact of being vegan. Trent worked with CAA to develop a t-shirt with the inspirational quote, “Love animals? Love the earth? Love people? Go vegan!”
As you will read below, this shirt was so well received that CAA has decided to make it more widely available. It has been slightly redesigned and included in our upcoming merchandise sale. Join Trent in getting our message out!
