National Eating Disorders Association

Why I Give
Donor Stories

My sister is in recovery from an eating disorder. Her struggle with this widely-misunderstood disease connected me to NEDA, which I have supported for a number of years now. When my sister began exhibiting symptoms, I wanted desperately to help her, but I didn't know where to begin. I was only able to visit her once while in recovery, but NEDA's newsletter and website helped me feel more informed and less alone during this frightening period. I am happy to say that today, my sister is healthy and thriving. I continue to financially support NEDA because it is vital that individuals who suffer from eating disorders, their families, and the wider media become better informed about the contributing factors, warning signs, and treatment options. - Sarah M., Brooklyn, NY

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Help fight eating disorders: Donate, Volunteer, Take Action!


           Families, exhibitors, speakers, and the entire                       Seattle Walk Participants get ready for a
                   NEDA community attending the welcome                          of fun activites and community-building
              social at the 2009 Conference in Minneapolis!                        by starting out with a good, healthy stretch!

There are many ways to support the efforts of the National Eating Disorders Association.
Here are just a few:

                                     • Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
                                     • Online Auction (register to bid, refer friends & family)
                                     • Advocacy Efforts (STAR Program)
                                     • 2010 NEDA Conference (Be an Exhibitor, Sponsor or Advertiser)
                                     • Fundraising Events (listed below)
                                     • NEDA Online store
                                     • Unique Ways to Give (vehicle donation, gifts of stock)

We also invite you to visit the Programs & Events section where you’ll find opportunities to take part in nation-wide outreach and education efforts including two of our largest initiatives - NEDAwareness Week and the Annual NEDA Conference.

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Thank you for your generous gifts. Whether time, talent or treasure, they all help make our work possible. Together, we can offer the education and the support families need to face the challenges of eating disorders, and move toward a place of hope and healing.

NEDA is now on Firstgiving!

Register to participate or attend NEDA Events, or simply donate online to NEDA by visiting our Firstgiving webpage at www.firstgiving.com/NEDA.

Your contribution makes a difference!

Your tax-deductible donation goes to work immediately to support those affected by eating disorders and to act as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. Your gifts support our innovative eating disorder prevention programs, our national, toll-free Helpline, NEDAwareness Week activities, research grants to improve treatment and prevention of eating disorders, and more!

Fundraising Events

NEDA Laugh? Event
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 6 pm
See Sound Lounge, Seattle, WA
Find out more - or buy tickets

New York Benefit Dinner
March 31, 2010 Cocktails at 6 pm; Dinner at 7:30 pm
New York, NY
Details to Come
View photos of the 2008 event

Many thanks to NEDA's generous Sustaining Sponsors

Platinum: Rader Programs and Remuda Ranch
Gold: Rogers Memorial Hospital
Silver: CRC Health and Melrose Institute
Steel: McCallum Place
Bronze: Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, Columbus Park Collaborative, Oliver-Pyatt Centers, Pine Grove Women's Center, The Renfrew Center