Eating Disorders Blog

Joanna Kandel of West Palm Beach, Florida, has struggled with eating disorders since the age of 12. In 2001, as a senior at the University of Central Florida, she founded the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. The alliance is a non-profit organization that promotes positive body image and disseminates information on the prevention of eating disorders.

Now 30, Kandel is the Executive Director of the alliance, which offers free services throughout Florida and nationwide. Services include seminars, workshops, treatment referrals, support, fundraisers, and informational packets. These services have been provided directly to over 100,000 people. Ms. Kandel has appeared on "The Today Show" and "NBC Nightly News" to discuss her work. In 2009, Ms. Kandel's work with the alliance earned her a Jefferson Award, a prestigious award for community service. (Source: www.tcpalm.com)

Labels: awareness, support, prevention

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