As I began to recover I was very determined to ‘give something back’ to the charity that had helped me so much.
For me, this was not simply a journey of losing weight, getting fitter, and gaining strength. In fact, those things were secondary in my mind.
I’ve chosen to raise funds for Beat for a very special, personal reason. In the summer of 2013, I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
Kelsie Silverstone, 20 years old, from Wolverhampton, has recently launched her appeal to raise awareness about eating disorders and funds for Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity.
The trek challenged me both mentally and physically, and pushed me far out of my comfort zone!
Taking part in Trekfest and raising money for Beat has given me the healthy goal I required to help me follow the winding path of recovery.
It’s Volunteers’ Week! From giving talks and interviews on their personal experience, to advising on our responses to policy proposals, to reviewing the content we publish, the work volunteers do is essential to Beat.
On 15th July 2018 I will be taking part in Ironman Bolton in memory of my close friend Claire Greaves.
I was waiting just before the start line, making small talk with the lady next to me. It was her first marathon too.
Iona discusses how fundraising for Beat through making and customising bracelets helped her in her recovery.
Sam got creative during the pandemic with his fundraising for the London Marathon!
Lauren chose to use her own experiences to produce something positive: a picture book about eating disorders!
Take part along with hundreds of other brave fundraisers, and skydive together to help end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Here, Abi tells us about her post-lockdown skydive challenge.
Rosie discusses her experience of fundraising at university for Beat.
Shining a spotlight on some of our super supporters fundraising for Beat 'Twogether' this Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Our supporter Tim reflects on his recovery journey, and how stopping running actually made him a better runner.
Artist & upcycler Miranda launched a limited edition t-shirt to raise money for Beat this Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our amazing fundraiser Maddie talks all thing three peaks challenge...
Shaun hosted an epic twelve hour video game fundraiser to help raise awareness and money for eating disorder support
our amazing fundraiser 'granny Sandra' shares her incredible story, walking to raise money for Beat eating disorder support