7th Annual celebrating everyBODY: a walk for eating disorders awareness set for March 3

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Feb. 8, 2018 - PRLog -- The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness will hold its seventh annual walk for Eating Disorders Awareness "celebrating everyBODY: a walk for eating disorders awareness on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.

Registration will begin at 9:00 am, and speaking will commence at 9:30 am.  Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) will present Congresswoman Ileana Ros- Lehtinen (R-FL) with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her endless advocacy on behalf of eating disorders education, early intervention, and treatment.

In addition, bestselling speaker and author Jamie Tworkowski, Founder/CEO of To Write Love On Her Arm, will address the crowd and share stories of hope and recovery in regards to mental health and suicide awareness. The Alliance is expecting 800+ walkers and hopes to raise awareness of eating disorders, positive body image, and recovery. More than 30 exhibitors will be present, as well as a photo booth, kid's arts and crafts area, and more.

The 4GirlsFoundation is once again the title sponsor of the walk alongside ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders, Eating Recovery Center, Oliver-Pyatt Centers, The Paderewski Family, Veritas Collaborative, Center for Discovery, Timberline Knolls, The Renfrew Center, DI Law, Advanced Recovery Systems, Rosewood Center for Eating Disorders, ViaMar Health, Delray Honda, Keratin Complex, Athleta, Walden Behavioral Care, Alpha Media, and many more.  They are all coming together to support The Alliance's mission and goals of building awareness, education, and early intervention of eating disorders.

Participants can register before the walk online at www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com.

The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing programs and activities aimed at outreach, education, early intervention, and advocacy for all eating disorders.

Founded in October 2000, The Alliance has worked tirelessly to raise awareness; eliminate secrecy and stigma; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently struggling with, and recovered from eating disorders. We create a bridge for those needing and seeking help by connecting people with resources to assist them in recovery. The Alliance offers comprehensive services, including: educational presentations to schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, treatment centers, and community agencies; free, clinician-led weekly support groups for those struggling and for their loved ones; support and referrals through both our free help-line and comprehensive referral website, www.findEDhelp.com; and advocacy for eating disorders and mental health legislation. In August 2017, The Alliance opened Psychological Services, which offers direct, low-cost, life-saving treatment to underinsured and uninsured adults in our community. Since its inception, The Alliance has offered presentations on eating disorders, positive body image, and self-esteem to more than 290,000 individuals nationwide. For more information, visit www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com.