5K Walk - DONATIONS.... I have struggled with an eating disorder since the age of 19, throughout my journey there have been many ups and downs. I spent 3 months at the end of 2012 as a residential patient at the Eating Recovery Center in Denver, CO and am currently in IOP (Intesive Outpatient) at Focus in Memphis, TN. There is so much information available on NEDAs website as well as many others yet there are so many people that arent aware that: Eating disorders were once thought to affect only a narrow portion of the population in the teens and early twenties, but we now know that they affect people of every age, race, gender and socio-economic status. Increasing interest and concern about eating disorders have been demonstrated in both the public and private sectors. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have become familiar household words.1 According to the National Eating Disorders Association, in the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or an eating disorder not otherwise specified. For various reasons, many cases are likely not to be reported. Eating Disorders have a biological basis that is modified and influenced by emotional and cultural factors. Without treatment of both emotional and physical symptoms of these disorders, malnutrition, heart problems and, unfortunately, death can result.... but recovery is possible!! Donating to my fundraising page is a way for you to demonstrate that you care about increasing positive body image among women, girls and men across the country. Contributing through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts and help me meet my fundraising goal! Thank you so much for your support. I am able to spread the word about NEDA and eating disorders with the confidence that I will feel embraced by my loved ones. Please help me fill my thermometer by forwarding my page to anyone you think might want to join in the cause with us! neda.nationaleatingdisorders.org/site/TR/NEDAWalk/General?px=1129602&pg=personal&fr_id=3470
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:05:54 +0000
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