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Joanne Curran Honoured with the YMCA/YWCA Woman of Distinction Award
We are very proud to share the news that Hopewell co-founder Joanne Curran has been honoured with the YMCA/YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in the category of Healthy and Active Living. Joanne’s work in the mental health community and with Hopewell has truly made a difference in our community.
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"Riding the Wave": Presentation for Caregivers
Click below for a presentation on supporting those with eating disorders, facilitated by Alison Colavecchia, with the Central East LHIN's eating disorder support centre for caregivers:
www.eatingdisordersupport.ca/downloads/MicrosoftPowerPoint-RidingtheWaveMarch242009.pdf
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"Love Your Life" Valentine's Gala 2009 - A Fun and Successful Evening!
Saturday, February 14, 2009, marked Hopewell’s inaugural “Love Your Life” Valentine’s Gala. With over 200 people attending the event, more than $10,000 was raised for Hopewell, Eastern Ontario’s only eating disorder support centre.
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Mayor Larry O'Brien Proclaims Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Click here to read Mayor Larry O'Brien's Proclamation for Eating Disorder Awareness Week, February 1st - 8th, 2009.
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Stepping Out for Hopewell Fashion Show 2008 a Success!
This event was made possible through the generosity of the following:
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
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Drug Helps Anorexia
Dr. Bissada, head of the Regional Centre for the Treatment of Eating Disorders, comments on his study of the drug olanzapine in the treatment of anorexia
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New Video Game Does Not Support Healthy Body Image
NEW VIDEO GAME DOES NOT SUPPORT HEALTHY BODY IMAGE
OTTAWA – Ontario eating disorder support agencies, Hopewell (Ottawa), Sheena’s Place (Toronto), Danielle’s Place (Burlington) and Hope’s Garden (London) feel strongly that the Nintendo WiiFit does not support healthy body image.
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Donors Offer Comments
In our recent direct mail campaign, donors provided feedback on why they are supporting Hopewell. Please help us help those affected by eating disorders too!
“As someone who struggles with food issues, I appreciate the opportunity to help others on a journey to help them selves. It is an ongoing challenge. It is an especially difficult this time of year”.
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Featured Volunteer
GWEN COWLEY
Gwen joined Hopewell as a student placement in Winter of 2009. Gwen helped to organize and facilitate events during Eating Disorder Awareness Week. She then became trained to delivery Hopewell's outreach presenation to local high schools. This summer she plans on continuing her volunteer work with us by helping out with the HOPE Volleyball Summerfest.
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