Statement of Mission and Purpose

ALANEDA Foundation or “ALANEDA” is a nonprofit organization created to promote education, research, prevention, and treatment services for persons (and their families), who are affected by eating disorders, in the state of Alabama and the surrounding region. The Foundation’s goals are to reduce the incidence and the severity of eating disorders and to provide effective, holistic, and comprehensive treatment services to all affected individuals, regardless of their ability to pay for such services. These goals will be accomplished through funding and development of public education, professional training, research, and treatment services.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events, 2008

Nancy Winnik Berland, Ph.D., EDAW Coordinator

Monday, February 25, NBC News at 11:00
Interview: Weight, body type, and genetics

Wednesday, February 27, at 6:00pm
Vestavia Hills Methodist Church
Informal presentation and questions/answers Genetics, Eating Disorders, and Recovery

Thursday, February 28, at 6:00pm
UAB Honor’s House
Panel Discussion

Showing of “Thin”
The controversial HBO documentary “Thin” will be screened at the UAB Honors House, on Thursday February 28, at 6pm. “Thin” explores the residential treatment experiences of four women struggling with eating disorders. After the screening, Renée Miller, MA LMFT, and Chris Strang, PhD, ATR-BC, answer questions about eating disorders and will lead a discussion about the promises and pitfalls of eating disorder treatment. Contact Reneé Miller MA LMFT for more information at 205-249-1742.

Thursday, February 28, at 7:00pm
Mountain Brook School Board Building
32 Vine Street
Informal presentation and questions/answers Genetics, Eating Disorders, and Recovery.

Friday, February 29, Noon to 5:00pm
Great Jeans Giveaway
Bring old “too skinny jeans” to 2200 Lakeshore Dr., (next to the Homewood Walking Trail) and get a discount coupon for custom-made jeans.
Or drop off your jeans at Sterne Library on UAB's campus all week long.

NOTE: Jeans will be donated to local shelters.