Overview
A veg-a-thon is a fundraiser where one collects pledges to the nonprofit of one's choice just for eating a vegetarian diet! It can last from one to eight weeks and you can collect pledges in person, online or both. Veg-a-thon.com offers the information and support you need to prepare for and enjoy your veg-a-thon.

Vegetarian or Vegan?
Decide whether to eat a lacto-ovo vegetarian (excludes animal flesh) or a vegan diet (excludes animal flesh, dairy and eggs) for your veg-a-thon. Note that "animal" includes birds and freshwater and saltwater creatures. Try to limit your consumption of eggs or avoid them altogether as egg production causes the second most deaths of animals in the U.S. and is especially cruel. A vegan diet does the most to reduce animal suffering, and a low-fat, high-fiber vegan diet has been shown to have many positive effects on one's health.

Think of your veg-a-thon as an exciting adventure into the world of vegetarian eating.  Don't worry about avoiding small amounts of animal byproducts and derivatives. For best results, be prepared, try new foods and refer to our Vegetarian Resource Guide and forum for help. If you stray from your veg-a-thon, add a day to the end.

The Final Details
Decide when, for how long, and for what non-profit organization you will be doing your veg-a-thon.  We recommend a 21-day veg-a-thon. Pick a time when you're not very busy, if possible. Allow time before your veg-a-thon to spread the word.

Step2: Collecting Pledges