Registration is Open for the Inaugural M.O.M. March

WASHINGTON - July 8, 2014 - PRLog -- Registration is open at http://www.marchagainstED.com for the inaugural M.O.M. (Mothers and Others) March. The march will take place at 12 p.m. on September 30, 2014 and 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.

Registration is $75 and includes the M.O.M. March on September 30, 2014 and the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) Lobby Day on October 1 where marchers will partake in a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill. 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.

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. 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%. *

This march brings together multiple organizations including The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action (EDC) and Mothers Against Eating Disorders (MAED).

For general questions, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit 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.

Cost:          $75

Information:          www.marchagainstED.com

* Stats provided by The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.