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Press Contact: Mike Judson
(801) 431-7350 or mjudson@tsggroup.com
Foundation for Change Invites All to Become "Angels of Hope" During Festival of Trees Celebration
November 4, 1998, Orem, Utah-Foundation For Change, a non-profit charitable foundation devoted to eating disorder awareness and education, is seeking support for the "Angels of Hope" tree that will be displayed during the upcoming Festival of Trees celebration, (Dec. 2-5, at the Salt Palace Exhibition Hall).
The "Angels of Hope" tree represents the hope for recovery that is available to the estimated 40,000 women in Utah who suffer with anorexia, bulimia and other related eating disorders. Scrolls containing "affirmations of hope" from women who are recovering from eating disorders will accompany the angel figures that adorn the tree.
"This tree is dedicated to hope and healing for women everywhere who suffer from an eating disorder," said Dr. Paul Harper, president of the Foundation for Change. "Most people don't appreciate the mental, emotional and spiritual anguish these women endure in pursuit of the "perfect" body or a sense of control over their lives. Our message to these women, their families and friends, is that this suffering is unnecessary and avoidable if they will seek the hope and help that are available to them."
Concerned individuals and corporations are encouraged to support the "Angels of Hope" tree by making a tax-deductible donation to the Foundation for Change, 1790 North State Street, Orem, Utah 84057, or by calling (801) 224-8255.
About the Foundation for Change
The Foundation for Change, based in Orem, Utah, is a 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation, established in January 1998, that is devoted to eating disorder awareness and education. The Foundation promotes involvement by individuals and organizations in researching and communicating the cause, effect, prevention and treatment of eating disorders. The Foundation also provides financial assistance for the treatment of eating disorders and sponsors research to further understanding of the psychological, physical, emotional and spiritual elements of the healing and recovery process. For more information about the Foundation for Change, please contact Mike Judson at (801) 785-9137 (media inquiries only, please).
A Center for Change DVD is available to interested clients and professionals working with women suffering with eating disorders. The new DVD includes video to get to know Center for Change, our comprehensive treatment programs, and our wonderful and loving staff, facility tour, client interviews, staff interviews and music composed and recorded by the Center for Change choir.
