This year I am modelling in ‘St Cuthbert’s Society Charity Fashion Show’, a fundraising event for Eating Distress North East (EDNE). One of my main motivations for taking part in this event was the opportunity to raise money for a cause that is truly close to my heart. For my fundraiser, I am going to be rowing/ running 1000m every hour for 24 hours to represent the 1000 referrals made to the charity last year. I will be completing this event on the 28th of February and will be posting updates on Instagram (lily.morgxn) and Facebook (Lily Morgan) throughout the 24 hours. I would really appreciate if you would consider donating to my fundraiser, so that we can hit my goal of £240 raised for this special charity.

What is eating distress?

- A broad term that describes any relationship with food, weight, shape or eating that someone finds distressing. It can affect people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, and ethnicities. People can experience their eating distress in a variety of different forms and intensities

About the Charity:

- They offer independent confidential services to people affected by eating distress across the North East of England - they are the only charity of this kind in the North East

- EDNE delivers counselling and psychotherapy, health and wellbeing groups and support to individuals, friends, families and carers - free of charge

- This support is offered to people who are experiencing eating distress with or without a medical diagnosis

- The charity also offers education to professionals to aid them in early identification and prevention of distressed eating

Here is the link to their website is you wish to understand more about the topic: https://www.edne.org.uk/what-is-eating-distress/