Light a Virtual Candle: NEDA Week

 

ALNEDA (The Alabama Network For Eating Disorders Awareness) 

is once again hosting their  

Virtual Candlelight Vigil 

 for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2011. 

You are invited to light a candle in honor of individuals 

who have had their lives touched by an eating disorder. 

Celebrate recovery or show support for those still struggling. 

The colors of the candles and what they represent are:

White: Remembrance ( for someone who has lost their life to an ED)

Silver: Support (for anyone struggling with an ED)

Gold: Celebration (for someone in recovery or who has recovered from an ED)

You can light a candle here.

Click here to see the lit candles.


pic source:http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnera/3984413077/

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Let's Get Started

Eating Disorders affect 1 in 5 women 

and more than a million boys/men.  

NEDA Asks That You Do  

Just One Thing 

 to spread awareness about eating disorders.

What Can You Do?

 NEDA:

•  Everyone Can Do Just One Thing 
• Video Resource List  
• NEDA's Partner Orgs check them out for some excellent resources, information, and inspiration.
• Sign the No Weigh Declaration 
• Join NEDA's first annual "Virtual Walk," and spread awareness by posting, tweeting, blogging, talking, and walking.
• Check out NEDA's Tool Kits

Speak Up and Reach Out

• If you're keeping your ED a secret please reach out and tell someone.
• Share your story, struggles, and successes with others.
• Find support in your community, online, friends, and/or family.
• Seek professional help.

ED Resources and Information

• What is an Eating Disorder?
  
• Eating Disorder Help/ Resources
• Mental Health Help/ Resources

please see sidebar drop down menus for more info/links/resources