Kate Mara, Travon Free, and Tabitha Brown to be honored by Mercy For Animals
Los Angeles, California (Release): Mercy For Animals has announced the honorees for its 25th-anniversary gala to be held on April 20, 2024. Kate Mara, Travon Free, and Tabitha Brown will be recognized for their contributions to their work for animal welfare.
Actress, producer, and activist Kate Mara and Oscar- and Emmy-winning writer, director, producer, and comedian Travon Free will be honored with the Community Changemaker Award for their work as executive producers of the documentary 'The Smell of Money'. The film calls on viewers to see the people behind what’s on our plates.
Tabitha Brown, actress, New York Times bestselling author, vegan foodie, and winner of the Emmy Award and NAACP Image Award, will be presented with the Love & Light Award. The Love & Light Award recognizes the myriad ways Brown has used her social platforms to embrace plant-based living. Brown has been a major collaborator of the organization since 2018.
“Mercy For Animals honors those boldly fighting injustices and cruelties in our food and farming systems,” said Leah Garcés, CEO and president of Mercy For Animals. “Tabitha Brown, Kate Mara, and Travon Free stand as champions in the creation of the compassionate and just world we envision. We call on all who share our vision of a kinder, more sustainable world to uplift these changemakers in recognition of their inspiring efforts at our 25th-anniversary gala.”