March to Abolish Animal Testing - UMass Chan

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Children Lead Worcester March for a Future of Science Without Animal Suffering

Families, students and advocates march to UMass Chan Medical School on Dec. 3, calling for a commitment to end animal experiments and train scientists in the methods that replace them

WORCESTER, Mass. - 

On Thursday, Dec. 3, children will step up to the microphone at Lake Park and open a rally that asks a simple question: what kind of science do we want to leave them?

At noon, families, students, children and advocates will gather for a peaceful rally and 3-mile march to UMass Chan Medical School and back. Worcester is one of at least 30 university actions nationwide under the March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT), a growing movement calling on research institutions to move beyond animal experiments.

"The younger generations will inherit the science we choose today," said co-organizer Chip Brown. "Students in Worcester can help choose it."

A hopeful, family-friendly afternoon
The day is built for everyone. Children will speak first, sharing in their own words why animals matter to them. Marchers will then walk together to UMass Chan carrying signs and banners, with dogs welcome alongside their people, weather permitting. The afternoon closes back at Lake Park with adult speakers and a closing rally.