Even though Eating Disorder Awareness Week has ended, there are still ways to get involved and raise awareness about eating disorders! On Sunday April 15^th, Raleigh will be hosting its annual National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Walk. NEDA Walks were kicked off during NEDA Awareness Week in 2009 and take place all over the country. These fundraisers support NEDA and promote awareness about eating disorders. The annual Raleigh NEDA Walk was started last year in order to bring together the triangle community to increase eating disorder awareness and to raise funds for NEDA in a fun and meaningful way.

NEDA (http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org) is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 to support individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA campaigns for eating disorder prevention and increased access to quality treatment and to promote research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders.

How can you get involved?

There’s still time! The walk is happening at Meredith College Greenway in Raleigh, NC on Sunday April 15^th. The walk starts at 2:00PM and ends at 3:30PM. You can register online as an individual walker or get some friends and family together for a team (Register Here).The first annual Raleigh NEDA Walk raised an amazing $10,283 to support NEDA and promote awareness. Come out and get involved!

 Event Details

Walk Venue: Meredith College Greenway

Walk Location: 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607

Walk Date: 04/15/2012

Walk Start Time: 2:00PM Walk End Time: 3:30PM

Walk Fundraising Goal: $5,000

Contact: Ellen Morrison

Phone Number: 919-656-3448

Email: ellen@elmwellness.com

By: Dr. Jessica Baker