by Suzanne Rogers
Despite the chilly weather on March 27th, more than 150 participants came to Tower Grove Park for the St. Louis area's second annual NEDA Walk. Combined, more than $8,000 was raised, all of which goes directly to NEDA for eating disorder research and awareness.
Miss Missouri Tara Osseck, whose platform is eating disorder awareness and prevention, attended the event and emceed during the first half of the walk as her job required her to be in Mexico, Missouri later that day. Reneigh DeBoer, Nia Instrcutor, lead the fun group warm-up that warmed everybody up after just a few minutes. Jennifer Kamer, MA, PLPC of McCallum Place emceed for the remainder of the event. Judith Shaw was this year's NEDA Walk recovery speaker and she shared her personal story with everyone. Also an artist, Judith held an exhibit during NEDAwareness Week named "Body of Work: The Art of Eating Disorder Recovery" that reflected her experiences during her recovery process. Michelle Acord made beautiful one-of-a-kind eating disorder awareness bracelets and she donated some of the proceeds to NEDA. The community art project involved people of all ages and the raffle drawing helped to raise even more proceeds for NEDA. None of this would have been possible without the help of the many volunteers who sacrificed their time over the past year to help organize this year's walk.
We hope that next year's walk will be even more successful. We're already planning on holding the 2011 NEDA walk later in the year so that there is no chance of needing fleece pullovers, coats, gloves, and hats. Thank you to the St. Louis area's NEDA Walk Coordinator Kate Evett, RD, LD and all of the volunteers who contributed their time and resources. Thank you to SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center's Eating Disorder Program for attending and setting up a booth as well as McCallum Place. And thank you to all of you who participated in the walk. You have all helped to raise awareness for eating disorders in our community and we hope to continue doing so year-round.
All of the photos from this year's walk can be viewed by going to our page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/mccallumplace; click on the "Photos" tab and then select the "NEDA Walk 2010" photo album. You do not have to have a personal Facebook account to view the photos. In addition, NEDA has selected a few of our photos from the walk to be placed on their website. Go to their website at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org; select "About us" and then scroll down to "Photo Gallery" and select the "NEDA Walks" photo album.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Jenni Schaefer Visits McCallum Place
by Suzanne Rogers
Jenni Schaefer, author of "Life with Ed" and "Goodbye Ed, Hello Me" is in St. Louis, Missouri today as part of Saint Louis University's eating disorder awareness week. Jenni visited our treatment suite this morning to speak with current patients in treatment as well as staff members and also sang us a few of her songs. Her message for all of us was filled with hope - hope that discovering oneself is once again possible, hope that freedom from Ed is possible, and hope that being recovered from Ed is possible. We want to thank Jenni for taking the time to visit our treatment suite and for encouraging messages she gave to all of us. You can learn more about Jenni by visiting her website at http://www.jennischaefer.com/
Jenni Schaefer, author of "Life with Ed" and "Goodbye Ed, Hello Me" is in St. Louis, Missouri today as part of Saint Louis University's eating disorder awareness week. Jenni visited our treatment suite this morning to speak with current patients in treatment as well as staff members and also sang us a few of her songs. Her message for all of us was filled with hope - hope that discovering oneself is once again possible, hope that freedom from Ed is possible, and hope that being recovered from Ed is possible. We want to thank Jenni for taking the time to visit our treatment suite and for encouraging messages she gave to all of us. You can learn more about Jenni by visiting her website at http://www.jennischaefer.com/
Monday, February 15, 2010
2nd Annual 1-mile Walk-a-Thon
by Suzanne Rogers
The St. Louis area's 2nd annual National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Walk is less than six weeks away! The 1-mile walk-a-thon will be held on Saturday, March 27, at 10:00am. The location will once again be Tower Grove Park's Sons of Rest Pavilion located at 4256 Magnolia Avenue. Registration is $30 and includes the event t-shirt. Participants will be able to register on-site or through online registration by visiting McCallum Place's web site (www.mccallumplace.com). If interested in volunteering or for more information, please e-mail info@mccallumplace.com or call (314) 968-1900.
Are you wondering what the NEDA Walk is? The NEDA Walk is a collective effort of volunteers who are committed to raising awareness of the dangers surrouding eating disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment. The first NEDA Walk kicked off during NEDA Awareness Week 2009 in Seattle. McCallum Place's own Kate Evett, RD, LD is the St. Louis area’s NEDA Walk Coordinator. All proceeds raised will go directly to NEDA.
NEDA, formed in 2001, is a non-proft organization that is dedicated to supporting those who suffer from an eating disorder as well as families and friends who may be affected. NEDA compaigns for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased reasearch funding to better understand eating disorders. NEDA effortlessly works with partners and volunteers to develop programs and tools to help everyone who seeks assistance. Dr. Kimberli McCallum, founder and medical director of McCallum Place, is on the NEDA Board of Directors. For more information about NEDA, visit their web site at http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
NEDA Awareness Week is February 21-27, 2010 and this year's theme is "It's Time to Talk About It." The aim of NEDA Awareness Week is to ultimately prevent eating disorders and body image issues while reducing the stigma surrounding eating disorders and improving access to treatment. Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses — not choices — and it’s important to recognize the pressures, attitudes and behaviors that shape the disorder. Raising awareness and helping to provide accurate information about eating disorders is something YOU can do to help. There are many ways to do this, such as distributing flyers around your college campus or in you employer break room, contributing a guest column to your local newspaper, or by scheduling a presentation at your area library. No matter the way(s) in which you are able to contribute, you are making a difference. Visit NEDA's web site for more ideas or to register in a NEDA Walk in your community.
The St. Louis area's 2nd annual National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Walk is less than six weeks away! The 1-mile walk-a-thon will be held on Saturday, March 27, at 10:00am. The location will once again be Tower Grove Park's Sons of Rest Pavilion located at 4256 Magnolia Avenue. Registration is $30 and includes the event t-shirt. Participants will be able to register on-site or through online registration by visiting McCallum Place's web site (www.mccallumplace.com). If interested in volunteering or for more information, please e-mail info@mccallumplace.com or call (314) 968-1900.
Are you wondering what the NEDA Walk is? The NEDA Walk is a collective effort of volunteers who are committed to raising awareness of the dangers surrouding eating disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment. The first NEDA Walk kicked off during NEDA Awareness Week 2009 in Seattle. McCallum Place's own Kate Evett, RD, LD is the St. Louis area’s NEDA Walk Coordinator. All proceeds raised will go directly to NEDA.
NEDA, formed in 2001, is a non-proft organization that is dedicated to supporting those who suffer from an eating disorder as well as families and friends who may be affected. NEDA compaigns for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased reasearch funding to better understand eating disorders. NEDA effortlessly works with partners and volunteers to develop programs and tools to help everyone who seeks assistance. Dr. Kimberli McCallum, founder and medical director of McCallum Place, is on the NEDA Board of Directors. For more information about NEDA, visit their web site at http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
NEDA Awareness Week is February 21-27, 2010 and this year's theme is "It's Time to Talk About It." The aim of NEDA Awareness Week is to ultimately prevent eating disorders and body image issues while reducing the stigma surrounding eating disorders and improving access to treatment. Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses — not choices — and it’s important to recognize the pressures, attitudes and behaviors that shape the disorder. Raising awareness and helping to provide accurate information about eating disorders is something YOU can do to help. There are many ways to do this, such as distributing flyers around your college campus or in you employer break room, contributing a guest column to your local newspaper, or by scheduling a presentation at your area library. No matter the way(s) in which you are able to contribute, you are making a difference. Visit NEDA's web site for more ideas or to register in a NEDA Walk in your community.
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