Millie and I went to such an inspiring event last night held by the Parent Committee of the Eating Disorder Foundation. It was a fundraiser for the Foundation, which was begun by Toni Saiber, who has inspired thousands of people with her openness about her own recovery from an eating disorder. Toni has poured so much for herself into the foundation, and her hard work is paying off in the foundation's growth and impact on the Colorado community and beyond. Check out their website - http://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/ - and look for their moving public service announcements and an upcoming film.
Seeing the screening of the Eating Disorder Foundation's public service announcements last night reminded me of the many people I have met and worked with struggling with an eating disorder, and the many I have met who have recovered and give back to others trying to move forward in their journey to health. I was also reminded of the people I knew who passed away from their disorder and the impact they had on my life and work. Eating disorders are the most deadly psychological disease. If you know someone struggling with an eating disorder, don't wait to help them find the care they need.
The Eating Disorder Foundation has both volunteer and donation opportunities. If eating disorders are an issue you are passionate about, get involved. There is much education, research, and activism left to be done.
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