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BUPA Great Manchester Run 2012 · 20 May 2012 ·

Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. These serious mental illnesses ruin and, too often, take lives. Our Helpline is available online or by phone for anyone suffering, as well as their family and friends.

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<p>Help me help Beat...please!</p> <p>Beat offer help and guidance to thousands of people living with and recovering from Eating Disorders.</p> <p>They help to save lives and they support the families and carers of those who sadly lose their battle with their Eating Disorder.</p> <p>I'll be too old to be a Beat Young Ambassador after May, so this is the perfect way to thank them - I've loved being a part of such an amazing, inspiring charity... so dig deep!</p> <p>Here's a bit about the charity so you know where your (much appreciated) donations are going...</p> <div class="pagecontent"> <h1>Mission and Values</h1> <h2>Beat&rsquo;s vision is that eating disorders will be beaten</h2> <h3>Beat&rsquo;s aims are:</h3> <ul> <li>To change the way everyone thinks and talks about eating disorders</li> <li>To improve the way services and treatment are provided</li> <li>And to help anyone believe that their eating disorder can be beaten</li> </ul> <h3>We do this by:</h3> <ul> <li>Challenging the stereotypes and stigma that people with eating disorders face</li> <li>Campaigning for better services and treatment</li> <li>Providing information, support and encouragement to seek treatment and recovery</li> </ul> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span>&ldquo;<a class="sqq" href="http://thinkexist.com/quotation/we_make_a_living_by_what_we_get-but_we_make_a/14355.html">We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.</a>&rdquo;</span></p>

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