<p>Eating disorders affect 1.1million people in the UK alone. There is limited treatment, not enough awareness, and stereotypes still exist. Having suffered from eating disorders, I know how important awareness is, and how little there can be.</p> <p>Beat is the UKs leading eating disorders charity, supporting both sufferers and carers, as well as seeking to raise awareness and change people's perceptions on eating disorders.</p> <p>This year, during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 21st-27th February, I am raising money and awareness for eating disorders and beat. On 27th February, I will be swimming in the sea in Norfolk to raise money, so please support both me and beat by giving whatever money you can :)</p> <p>By the way, as a&nbsp;minor incentive, the sea will be freezing, and I hate the cold so at least you can safe in the knowledge I'll be suffering for your money ;)</p>