Visit BALANCE at the National Eating Disorders Association Walk in NYC!
BALANCE eating disorder treatment center is proud to be a sponsor of the National Eating Disorders Association New York City NEDA Walk! Learn more about the walk below. We hope to see you there!
What is a NEDA Walk?
Quickly growing since 2009, NEDA Walks now take place in more than 90 cities nationwide. Each year, over 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds come together to walk.
NEDA Walks are inspirational, community-building events where passionate walkers raise money to fund eating disorders education, prevention, and support, as well as advocacy and research initiatives. The largest eating disorders awareness events in the nation, NEDA Walks are a celebration of hope and strength, filled with body-positive activities, motivational guest speakers, and a short walk to symbolize unity in the fight against eating disorders.
NEDA Walks create a safe and supportive space where no one will feel alone in their battle. Everybody knows somebody who’s been affected by an eating disorder - so everybody is invited to walk with us! Together, we’ll stand up to stigma and send the message that recovery is possible.
Why do we walk?
Eating disorders are life-threatening illnesses that affect millions of individuals and their families every day. Despite their increasing prevalence, eating disorders receive less than $1 in research funds per affected person, compared to an average of $70 for other major mental illnesses. Eating disorders are widely misunderstood illnesses and support options are often inaccessible. As a result, too many people are left feeling helpless, hopeless, and frightened – this is why we walk. NEDA Walks are raising critical funds, restoring hope, and changing the conversation surrounding eating disorders.
As the leading U.S. nonprofit supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, NEDA serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care. The funds you raise through NEDA Walks put life-saving resources into the hands of those in need. With every dollar you raise, we are one step closer to our shared vision of a world without eating disorders.
Online registrations closes at 3pm ET on Friday, 10/5. Didn't meet the deadline? You can still register at the walk! Register here.
EVENT DETAILS
Walk Venue: Foley Square
Walk Location: 111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Walk Date: Sunday, October 7, 2018
Check In Time: 9am
Opening Ceremony: 10am
Walk End Time: 11:30am
EVENT SPEAKERS
ISKRA LAWERENCE
An AerieREAL role model and brand ambassador for both the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) as well as L’Oreal’s Prince’s Trust, Iskra has become “the millennial poster girl for positivity” (Harper’s Bazaar UK, 2018). Her candid discussions regarding her own journey of self-love and challenging current media representation for men and women can be found in publications such as Time, Huffington Post, and SELF Magazine; as well as earning her a spot on BBC World’s 100 Most Influential Women. With her recent foray into production, Iskra has garnered massive attention for her Mirror Challenge. The Facebook Watch series has inspired nearly 4 million viewers with topics ranging from infertility to finding inner strength in the face of bullying. Her continued advocacy for diversity in media along with her focus on mental and physical wellness have made Iskra a go-to for those seeking upliftment, authenticity, and infectious self-empowerment.
PERFORMANCE BY ALLI HABER
Vocalist Alli Haber is a high school student and dedicated musician living in the Boston area. Alli spends most of her time on her music where she plays keys, writes, and is releasing her first original song produced by Frankie Jonas this August. Alli is signed to Strega Entertainment Group and will be performing on the 2018 Boys of Summer Music Tour and the All You Got Tour.
PERFORMANCE BY BLACKOUT
BLACKOUT is a New York-based a cappella group reinventing the genre of a cappella music with innovative arrangements and a distinct, signature sound; delivering high-energy performances with a contemporary twist.
(information about the walk via NEDA’s site)