National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week)
NEDAwareness Week is the largest eating disorders outreach effort in the nation, held annually during the last
week in February, reaching millions of people with critical information and resources, and messages of
prevention, hope and recovery. Thousands of volunteers all over the country and internationally hold fun
events, distribute educational materials, speak to groups, blog, publish articles, host art festivals, promote
awareness via social media and much more!
NEDA Navigators
The NEDA Navigators Program is an outreach of the Parent, Family & Friends Network, connecting individuals
and families new to an eating disorder diagnosis with a trained volunteer – a person well into their own or
loved one’s recovery who has navigated the processes of seeking treatment, dealing with insurance issues,
locating local resources and managing the emotional impacts of the illness. You can help spread the word
about the NEDA Navigators program as an outreach volunteer, or become a Navigator yourself (requires that
you meet the criteria). Email pffnetwork @ myneda.org to get involved.
NEDA Walks
NEDA Walks are designed to unite communities in support of those who have been affected by eating disorders
and support NEDA’s critical programs and services in a fun, interactive way. NEDA Walks are predominantly
volunteer-led, non-competitive fundraisers held all over the country by people just like you! You can register for
a walk near you, or become a NEDA Walk Coordinator yourself by visiting www.nedawalk.org.
Parent, Family & Friends Network (PFN)
NEDA established the Parent, Family & Friends Network to offer support to those whose loved ones are
struggling with an eating disorder. The free program brings people together to share information, resources and
opportunities to get involved in support of the cause. You can become, or request, a NEDA Navigator, become
STAR Program volunteer (see program descriptions), contribute articles to the quarterly PFN publication,
Making Connections, distribute NEDA Toolkits CD-ROMs and more! Visit the PFN homepage of NEDA’s website
to become a member.
Proud2Bme Proud2Bme is NEDA’s new interactive website for young people. It is a unique online community by members
for members, where you can use your voice to affect change. There are tons of opportunities to be a part of the
Proud2Bme Advisory Board to help us develop fresh ideas and features. Members will contribute content for
blogs, vlogs, articles, artwork and more! Email info@proud2bme.org to learn more.
STAR Program
STAR stands for Solutions Through Advocacy and Reform. NEDA established the STAR Program to fight for
improved access to treatment of eating disorders by speaking with legislators, mobilizing members and forging
alliances with other groups who share our vision. Email star @ myneda.org to find out how you can become a
legislative advocate in your state.
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