VEGAN ULTRA ATHLETE, AUTHOR AND GIFTED SPEAKER RICH ROLL RETURNS TO VANCOUVER DURING PLANTED EXPO

ON NOVEMBER 20 VANCOUVERITES HAVE TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO LISTEN TO RICH ROLL’S INCREDIBLE STORY OF HEALTH AND INSPIRATION

NOVEMBER 5, 2021, Vancouver, B.C. – Vegan ultra-athlete, author and gifted speaker Rich Roll will be speaking in Vancouver for the first time at the Planted Expo. On November 20th, Vancouverites will have two opportunities to hear about Rich Roll’s plant-based journey and how he became an Ultraman World Champion through a vegan lifestyle. 

Named as one of the “25 fittest men in the world”, Rich Roll is no stranger to the work and dedication it takes to reach high level physical goals. On Saturday, November 20th, Rich Roll will be at the Planted Expo at 1:00 p.m. to speak on “The Plant-based Conversation”. This event is included in the entrance fee of the Planted Expo on Saturday. 

For those who want to take a deeper dive into how Rich Roll went from an overweight, inactive attorney to an accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete, speaker and author, they have an opportunity to attend An Evening with Rich Roll on November 20th. 

An Evening with Rich Roll will be an intention filled gathering of like minded people, coming together to take in a stellar evening of live music by Vancouver’s very own Noble Son and a live podcast conversation between Rich and local Podcast hosts Zach Berman and Dean Morris of A Little More Good.  

The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church at 1022 Nelson Street in Vancouver. General admission tickets for the live podcast recording and Q&A are $99. For those looking for an enhanced experience, tickets are available for a VIP Meet & Greet with Rich Roll at 6:00 p.m. for $249. VIP tickets include a signed copy of Rich’s latest book Voicing Change.

 Ticket purchasers for this special event have an opportunity to give back by donating to A Home for Hooves, Canada’s first accredited farm sanctuary, at checkout. Planted will match donations up to a total of $5,000 to assist the sanctuary with their urgent needs following the addition of 101 animals to the farm. 

Visit the full speaker schedule for the Planted Expo and see the list of vendors attending the two-day event. Planted Expo Vancouver runs Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place. Tickets for Planted Expo are available via Showpass, prices are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors.  Admission is free for children.

 For the health and safety of attendees, staff, and exhibitors, Planted Expo will be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all aged 12 and up, in accordance with the new government mandate.

 Planted Expo is sponsored by Boosh Food, Herbaland, Trendi, Plant Veda, Big Mountain Foods, Blue Heron Creamery, The Very Good Butchers, PURICA, Humble Seedz, OmniPork, BUCK, and Happy Veggie World.

 ABOUT PLANTEDLIFE.COM

Planted Life holds deeply held values around health, well-being, and compassion, aiming to make a difference and further the plant-based movement. As Canada’s largest plant-based event, Planted Expo is a place to come together, celebrate, and explore plant-based living. Wherever you are on your plant-based journey, whether you want to live a healthier lifestyle, are passionate about animal welfare, or want to reduce your environmental impact, there is something for you. Planted is growing and expanding. Hosting the upcoming 7th Expo in Vancouver, Nov 20-21 is just the beginning. The first Planted Expo in Toronto will be on March 26-27, 2022. In addition, Planted Learn is a growing hub of information and resources to help guide you in your plant-based journey.  

To arrange a media interview with Rich Roll or for more information, please contact:

 Cynnamon Schreinert

604-802-2733

[email protected]