First Steps ED
20 for 20: Celebrating 20 Years, Raising money for First Steps ED
Join the Fun: Take the 20-for-20 Challenge! Pick a 20-themed activity to celebrate 20 years and raise funds to support those affected by eating disorders!
Story
Eating disorders are often kept behind closed doors, but between 1.25 and 3.4 million people in the UK are affected.
✅Most eating disorders develop during adolescence, although there are cases of eating disorders developing in children as young as 6 and adults in their 70s
✅Eating disorders are most common in people between the ages of 16 and 40 years old
✅Around 25% of those affected by an eating disorder are male
✅The good news is that the earlier someone gets eating disorder treatment, the better their chance of recovery, which is where First Steps ED can help.
We provide support both 1-2-1 and in groups, through counselling, befriending, peer support groups, workshops and more. Not only do we support those affected by an eating disorder but also their parents, carers and loved ones.
If I had to give any advice for someone who is at the beginning of their recovery journey it would be don’t be afraid to speak out and say you need help, don’t accept no as an answer and focus on your own journey. Every recovery journey is different, just because your journey may be different to someone else it doesn’t make you any less deserving of help. - Megan, First Steps ED Service User
More people are coming to us for help than ever before and we want to support as many of them as we can, for as long as they need.
You can help us do this by taking on The 20 for 20 Challenge.🌈🙌
Here's how the 20 for 20 Challenge works:
Choose a fun challenge to start at any point before the end of 2024 that involves the number 20!
🚗Wash 20 cars.
🪂Skydive at 120mph
💪🏾Do 20 sit-ups a day.
🎂Bake and sell 20 cakes.
🚶🏾♀️Run or walk 20 miles.
🎶Sing 20 songs.
🧶Knit 20 scarves.
The choice is yours - be as creative as you like!
- Set up your fundraising page on Justgiving (click on the Start Fundraising button above) and tell your family, friends and social media contacts that you're doing The 20 for 20 Challenge and ask them if they will sponsor you.
Get sponsored and receive an awesome reward!
✅Raise £150 or more and you'll receive an anniversary medal 🎖️
✅Raise £300 or more and you'll receive an anniversary medal and our anniversary tote bag 🛍️
Our campaign runs until the end of 2024, so why not come together with friends and family and take your First Steps in helping those affected by eating disorders?
Not able to do a challenge but still want to help? Please consider donating £20 (or any amount you wish) by clicking on the Give Now button above.
By doing a fun challenge and raising money or donating, you will be giving hope, opportunity and choices to those affected by eating disorders. 🌈
If you'd like to find out more about First Steps ED visit us here or contact the team at emmag@firststepsed.co.uk
Thank you!
