According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), approximately 11 million Americans struggle with eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia, and millions more suffer from binge eating disorder. The Eating Disorder Network of Maryland (EDN of Maryland) provides seeks to prevent and alleviate the problems individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and ED-NOS suffer. Currently, the EDN of Maryland is preparing for their even "Be Beautiful...Be YOU!", a 5K walkathon which welcomes all ages and fitness levels to support their cause. All proceeds for the event will benefit EDN of Maryland and The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD).
Date of Walkathon
Sunday, September 25, 2011, 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Address
Downtown Towson Courthouse Square: 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD, 21204
Registration Closing Date
Friday, September 2, 2011 at 12:00 P.M.
In order to register and to find more information please visit the EDN of Maryland Events Page.Those interested in donating or volunteer opportunities may visit the Support EDN Page.
Other Eating Disorder Resources in Maryland
The Eating Disorder Network of Maryland offers a variety of resources for professionals and sufferers, and other areas of Maryland also house programs and networks to help. Pershing Turner Centers (with a location in Annapolis, Maryland) offers a full menu of resources and programs for all types of eating disorders. Notably, Pershing Turners Center has recently hired inspirational activist and psychotherapist Rachael Stern. In Baltimore, both the Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program and the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt are reputable in their treatment of eating disorders.
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