M.O.M. March Against Eating Disorders - September 30, 2014 in Washington, D.C

WASHINGTON - June 4, 2014 - PRLog -- The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action (EDC) and Mothers Against Eating Disorders (MAED) proudly announce the first ever Mothers and Others (M.O.M.) March on Washington D.C. will take place at 12 p.m. on September 30, 2014.  This inaugural M.O.M. March will be a historic unification of moms, families, advocates and organizations dedicated to eating disorders and related issues, collaboratively marching together on the nation's Capitol.

The mission of the M.O.M. March is to unite people from around the country to advocate for those affected by eating disorders and unify their voices to educate Congress and influence federal policy related to eating disorders.  Participants in the M.O.M. March hope to raise awareness of the prevalence, stigma and devastating consequences of eating disorders and honor those who have lost a loved one to an eating disorder.

Eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental illnesses, yet access to treatment is gravely inadequate and people continue to suffer and die unnecessarily as a result. It is estimated that nearly 11 million men, women, and children suffer from anorexia and bulimia as early as age 5, and 20 million more from binge eating disorder. In addition, 10% of eating disorder cases are children under the age of 10. Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Without treatment, up to 20% of people with serious eating disorders die. With treatment, that number falls to 2-3%. *

The M.O.M. March culminates on October 1, 2014, in a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill with the EDC'S National Lobby Day and Congressional Briefing, dedicated to moms of people suffering eating disorders.

For general questions, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.marchagainstED.com or  contact Cherie Monarch at (727) 422-3668 or email at marchagainstED@gmail.com.

Details:

What:          M.O.M. (Mothers and Others) March

When:          12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Where:          West lawn of Capitol - Washington D.C.

Information:   http://www.marchagainstED.com

* Stats provided by The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.