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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. 32