Success: Cruel Elephant Polo Event Comes to an End

Target: Virginia Marie Rometty, CEO of the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

Goal: Praise IBM for withdrawing its sponsorship of a sporting event that promotes cruelty to elephants.

Elephants will no longer suffer under the guise of sport, thanks to IBM and other businesses. Thailand has effectively ended elephant polo following IBM’s decision to withdraw financial support. Praise IBM for its dedication to ending animal cruelty.

IBM withdrew its sponsorship of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, detailed in this ForceChange petition, after an undercover investigation revealed the physical tortures endured by the elephants. The video exposé, done by PETA Asia, showed elephants beaten and neglected in the name of sport. IBM, and dozens of other businesses, viewed this footage and chose to take a stand. The cancellation of this tournament brings an end to elephant polo in Thailand and relief for these majestic animals.

While the fate of the elephants is still uncertain, Thailand has several sanctuaries that would provide them an excellent home. Sign below to thank IBM for choosing the wellbeing of these majestic creatures over business.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear Mrs. Rometty,

Elephants will finally find peace following the abrupt end of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thailand. The sporting event sparked outrage following an investigation into its cruel practices. I would like to thank you for ending your sponsorship of this event.

An undercover investigation, conducted by PETA Asia, detailed the physical tortures endured by elephants during the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. These majestic creatures suffered beatings and mistreatment, all in the name of sport. Thanks to your attention to this concerning footage, and the nearly 200,000 concerned individuals who contacted you, these animals will no longer suffer. This signals the end of elephant polo in Thailand and will give the animals a chance at a happy and healthy life.

Your choice to put animal welfare over business has made an incredible impact. Thank you for standing up for these innocent elephants.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]

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