Eating Disorders Awareness Week

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#EDAW), NEDA invites you to celebrate Strength through Experience and Knowledge by recognizing that It’s Time for Change alongside other mission aligned organizations.

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NEDA Welcomes You To Celebrate The 39th Annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Starting Monday, February 27th

#EDAW 2023 is an opportunity to center on lived experiences and eating disorder education, which are the essential catalysts for awareness and change. There are thousands of events taking place around the country – locally, nationally, and online! We encourage you to join NEDA with all our events, as well as the many other organizations who are participating in this vital work! And we wish to thank all the organizations who are out there advocating for change. It takes all of us to do this.

Change is not realized in a bubble or in an echo chamber. It’s made by the people who listen, who hold true to their values, and who work humbly, and tirelessly to do what’s right. Many of the real agents of change go unnoticed. They’re volunteers, clinicians, family members, friends… people who roll up their sleeves and get it done. So, this week, in addition to sharing lived experiences, NEDA will also be shining a light on our many volunteers – from our NEDA Walk Coordinators to our Campus Warriors… you make it happen! Thank you.

#EDAW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Please note that these events are taking place on social media, or on our web site. Like and follow our accounts for access to content and further updates. Additional links to content will be posted in the schedule below throughout the week.

(Please note that some events are subject to change, so we ask for your patience as we make the updates. Direct links to the content (videos, blogs, etc.) will be added as content is made available. And more items may be added throughout the week, so definitely check back often!)

Also, don’t forget that throughout the week there will be over 60 buildings in 30 states participating in our Landmark Lightings! From the famed Empire State Building in the east to Las Vegas City Hall in the west, iconic landmarks across the nation will be lit in the signature blue and green colors in honor of #EDAW. Check out the complete list of 2023 Landmark Lightings.

Monday, February 27
Strength Through Experience and Knowledge

LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: Let’s Take Back and Redefine “Beauty” by Gina Graham
SOCIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: Gracie Gold, Athletes and Eating Disorders
INSTAGRAM LIVE: Porshia Derival & Ashani Mfuko on Hip Hop, Black Culture, and Body Acceptance 12pm ET, Hosted by Toi Hutchinson
SOCIAL PARTNERS: Dr. Hen Says Eating Disorders Awareness Campaign
STAFF VIDEO: Elizabet Altunkara, Director of Education encourages you to take part in our website survey

Tuesday, February 28
Strength Through Experience and Knowledge

LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: My One Woman Army by Domenica Feraud
LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: College student finds healing, silver linings during eating disorder journey by Marlise A. Cole
SOCIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: The Bacons’ Story: For Families Dealing with ARFID
INSTAGRAM LIVE: Jackie Goldschneider on the Realities of Support and Access to Care – 12pm ET – hosted by Lauren Smolar, VP of Mission

Wednesday, March 1
Strength Through Experience and Knowledge

LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: Sacrificing Health to Be a Model by Kiko Hirakawa
LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: The Autistic Anorexic: An Unexpected Divergence on Recovery Road by Ryan Althaus
INSTAGRAM LIVE: Danae Mercer Gets Real About Support Resources for Parents: 12pm ET – hosted by Gabe Gavito
WALK SPOTLIGHT: Upcoming Walk at Clemson (South Carolina) on March 4th

Thursday , March 2
Time for Change with Advocacy and Research

LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: Eating Disorders in the Workplace: How to Handle the Tough Stuff by Kerry O’Grady
LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: Cultivating a Culture of Body Acceptance within the Fitness Industry by Shoshana Gordon
INSTAGRAM LIVE: Emi Nietfeld on Acceptance: 12pm ET – hosted by Lauren Smolar
WALK SPOTLIGHT: Walk Coordinator Videos and Upcoming Walk at Clemson on March 4th
STAFF VIDEO: Lauren Smolar, VP of Mission

Friday , March 3
Time for Change with Advocacy and Research

LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: Eating Disorders Have an Image Problem by Maya Ewart & Lucy Basset
LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: Barrier to Treatment by Ethan Feinstein
SOCIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: Project BlackBird
WALK SPOTLIGHT: Coordinator Videos
STAFF VIDEO: Gabe Gavito, Senior Program Manager

Saturday , March 4
Time for Change with Advocacy and Research

LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: My eating disorder taught me so much by Anne Poirier
LIVED EXPERIENCE BLOG: What does it take to become an Eating Disorder Therapist by Dr. Zoe Ross-Nash
SOCIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: To be announced
WALK SPOTLIGHT: Clemson is today! Post and Share!
STAFF VIDEO: Priya James, Manager of Fundraising and Community Engagement

Sunday , March 5
Time for Change Through Volunteering

Today we honor all our Volunteer, Walk Coordinators, & Campus Warriors.

MAKING CHANGE: Aerie x NEDA Campus Warriors: Making Change on College Campuses
MAKING CHANGE: Hope, Strength, & Real-Life Recovery by Jenny Sprance, CPRSS, BHT
VOLUNTEER VIDEOS: Campus Warrior: Get Involved
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: Photos from Clemson Walk, Volunteers + Campus Warriors Videos
WALK SPOTLIGHT: March 18, Phoenix, AZ

Join the conversation on social media by tagging your posts with this year’s campaign hashtags— #EDAW, #ItsTimeForChange—and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, and TikTok.

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Become an Eating Disorders Awareness Week Collaborator

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a collective effort of individuals from every walk of life: folks with lived experience, family members, and friends; students, educators, and coaches; professionals, health care providers, and organizations committed to raising awareness of eating disorders. Our Eating Disorders Awareness Week Collaborators page includes ideas for sharing resources with your community and engaging in the #EDAW2023 campaign.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

NEDA Welcomes You To Celebrate The 39th Annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week Starting Monday, February 27th

#EDAW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Become an Eating Disorders Awareness Week Collaborator

Thank you to all our Collaborators!

NEDA Welcomes You To Celebrate The 39th Annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Starting Monday, February 27th