Welcome to Voices of Hope

Thank you for visiting our site. Voices of Hope is a newly founded organization that is working to get up to speed on providing resources to our new viewers and subscribers. An Eating Disorder is a disease that is one of the leading causes of illness and death in adolescents and young adults in America. What is causing this rapid increase to occur? Many assume it is due to the increase in media images of skinny models and commercials that market the newest diet food. While these can have an effect on an individual with an eating disorder, as well as many other factors that the media drives, the root cause of such a disease is entirely different. One of my goals in creating this website and starting a foundation is to bring a new awareness and recognition of the long and short term effects of an eating disorder, from our current friends and family to generations to come. It is a disease that we must take control of. Unfortunately, the research and funding is limited in comparison to other illnesses, such as schizophrenia. However, it is equally as important, and many organizations are taking a stand to promote more research and acquire funding privately and federally.

Please join us in this fight to end eating disorders in America and around the world. Any feedback you wish to provide is most appreciated. Please check out our About and Resources pages for more information about Voices of Hope. The blog section currently has the founder's own personal story as well as a letter written in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness week. I hope these blog entries offer inspiration. I am currently working to create a blog for others to get involved as well. And last but not least, please contact myself directly or submit a comment on the contact page. We'd love to hear from you.

Thanks to all, and God bless.

Megann, Founder