Angela and Project True featured on the front page of the Vancouver Sun
Angela and Project true were honoured to be featured on the front page of the Vancouver Sun.
True Recovery Grants Awarded
Thank you to everyone that applied for the True Recovery Grant.
The Project True team recognizes the strength and courage it takes to reach out for support. Thanks to the generousity of our sponsors, three candidates have been awarded $2000 towards their treatment with eating disorder specialist Dr. Laird Birmingham.
The overwhelming response to the call for applications has […]
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Win one of three $2000 grants for a specialized eating disorder treatment program through our “Gift of True” Campaign
“Gift of True” Campaign is now closed
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New report shows a 42% increase in eating disorder admissions amongst 10- to 19-year-olds
A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows hospitalizations for eating disorders increased dramatically among preteen and teenage girls in Canada between 2006 and 2013.
“From 2006–2007 to 2012–2013, the rate of females hospitalized in Canada for an eating disorder was stable — except among 10- to19-year-olds,” the institute said Thursday.
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Project True has partnered with Trinity Salon and Spa
We wanted to let you know that Project True has partnered with Trinity Salon and Spa to get you feeling #BeUtiful for the warm weather ahead!
For the entire month of April Trinity Salon and Spa will be selling TRUE Mani and Pedi, as well as a True Facial with partial proceeds going directly towards Project True.
With […]
Breaking the Silence
It’s been said that one of the most deadly symptoms of eating disorders is silence.
In the past three years, as I have stumbled along the path of recovery, I’ve thought a lot about that silence. About what causes it, what it takes to break it and what allows us to keep speaking out.
I was silent once.
In the grips of my own disorder, I was certain that saying the words “I have an eating disorder” would be the end of the world.
I was certain that my family would disown me, my friends would abandon me, my job would fire me and my boyfriend would run as far from me as possible.
What I didn’t prepare for, when I finally whispered those words aloud, was hope. […]
BC Place and Science World Turning Purple for PEDAW
On Friday February 7th BC Place and Science World will be lit in purple in support of the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Campaign (PEDAW).
Who are you wearing purple for?
Support PEDAW’s purple wristband campaign!
Contact pedaw@familyservices.bc.ca to get your bracelet and join the movement!