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Help us be there for people this festive season

Help us be there for people this festive season

Every gift will be matched pound for pound*, until our target is reached.

Too many people with an eating disorder tell us they feel alone.

We're here to help and support them, this festive season and beyond.

If you can, please donate.

Share a message of support this Christmas

We know this time of year can be more challenging for people living with an eating disorder.

This year we are asking you to share a message of support to yourself, your loved one or anyone else.

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"In those first few months of my illness, Beat was a lifeline for my family which they’ve always been grateful for."

- Christina

My experience of an eating disorder began when I was only 9 years old, I remained unwell for the next 17 years of my life. Surviving, not living.

I dreaded every Christmas, a time when most people are enjoying spending time with their loved ones. To me, the trees and lights represented panic, fear and excess.

When my son was born, I wanted my children to learn to love and accept themselves for who they are, and I knew that started with me. I committed to treatment and I started to learn to talk about and view myself as the people who loved me the most saw me.

I felt like I would have anorexia for my whole life and recovery was for other people. In those first few months of my illness, Beat was a lifeline for my family.

Christina's story

Watch Christina's story about navigating Christmas time with an eating disorder, whilst making special memories with her family during her journey to recovery.

Please donate today

We urgently need your help to continue supporting people affected by eating disorders.

Help us be there so no one feels alone this festive season.

Every gift will be matched pound for pound*, until our target is reached. So, every pound you give will help twice as many people find their way forwards. Please give what you can today. With your help, and your doubled impact, we can make this a Christmas of recovery, hope, and healing for so many.

*Match funding is available up to £10,000. Any donations raised beyond this will help us to do even more for people affected by eating disorders.