Talk and Walk for America’s National Eating Disorder Association
An article by Sarah 
Posted August 25, 2010It’s Time To Talk About It. It’s Time To Walk About It!
This October, lace up your sneakers and join The National Eating Disorders Association [NEDA] for the 2nd Annual New York City NEDA Walk on the Riverside Park Promenade. The theme is; It’s time to Talk About It. It’s Time to Walk About It! The NEDA Walk takes place on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 from 11am to 1pm.
The Walk is NEDA’s largest community building event. NEDA is a non-profit national organization dedicated to helping families and those who suffer from bulimia, anorexia, or binge eating disorder. It’s estimated that up to 25 million people in the USA suffer from an eating disorder.
The New York City NEDA Walk is chaired for the second year in a row by WABC-7’s Diana Williams. It will include a one mile stroll along the Riverside Park Promenade. This year, they have added more exhibits, food and beverage vendors. And, event organizers are opening registrations to dogs, as well as human walkers!
Diana Williams said, “I am proud to Chair the 2010 NEDA Walk. We had great success the first year bringing out people who were able share their stories. We want to be there for families and friends and support those fighting eating disorders and remind everyone that there is hope.”
Event check-in and the NEDA expo will begin at 9am. The Walk will begin at 11am. Registration starts at just $20 for adults and $10 for children who are 12 years of age and under. NEDA is also offering $5 registration for dogs, so that your four legged friend can walk with you! Pre-registration is suggested by September 20th on www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.
“For far too long, many people suffered from eating disorders in silence. We say it’s time to talk about it and it is time to walk about it, to raise awareness that eating disorders are real illnesses that deserve real attention,” said Lynn Grefe, NEDA CEO. “This Walk is a way to break the silence, create community, and engage the public in our efforts to help eradicate these debilitating illnesses and lead people toward help.”
