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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p>
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<p>At the end of June this summer we will be taking on the challenge of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Beating Eating Disorders UK which is a fantastic cause. This will be a self funded trip and all potential money raised will go to BEAT. </p>
<p>BEAT is the UK's only nationwide organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders, their family members and friends, and campaigning on their behalf. Please take some time to watch MSP Dennis Robertson's debate on raising awareness of eating disorders in the UK: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-17125606</p>
<p>Beat’s aims are:</p>
<p>- To change the way everyone thinks and talks about eating disorders</p>
<p>- To improve the way services and treatment are provided</p>
<p>- And to help anyone believe that their eating disorder can be beaten</p>
<p>The charity does this by:</p>
<p>- Challenging the stereotypes and stigma that people with eating disorders face</p>
<p>- Campaigning for better services and treatment</p>
<p>- Providing information, support and encouragement to seek treatment and recovery</p>
<p>ANY donations would be greatly appreciated and will make such a difference in the problem of beating eating disorders in the UK. </p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">£2 enables BEAT to provide online support to a young person struggling with an eating disorder</span></p>
<p class="p2">£5 enables BEAT to answer a question on the helpline message boards<span class="s1"> </span></p>
<p class="p2">£10 enables BEAT to give a sufferer the opportunity to talk to a support worker</p>
<p class="p2">£25 enables BEAT to answer five questions in our online Youth Chat Room</p>
<p class="p2">£100 enables BEAT to train a Young Ambassador to talk about and raise awareness of eating disorders in the national media</p>
<p class="p2">£250 enables BEAT to train a helpline worker</p>
<p class="p2">£500 enables BEAT to set up a regional training event to train volunteers to set up and run a support group in their local area. </p>
<p class="p2">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. </p>
<p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>