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Vancouver Island Voices for Eating Disorders (VIVED)
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A collection of voices dedicated to eating disorder awareness & advocacy in our community & beyond | Lekwungen traditional territory | ✨🌊🌿
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Scan the QR code or go to our website to register for our special EDAW-themed Eating Disorder Peer Support Group tomorrow night Monday, Feb 3, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm vancouverislandvoicesforeatingdisorders.com/events/vived... #peersupport #EDAW2025 #recovery #communitycare #edrecovery #healing
The image is a graphic design with various elements related to eating disorders awareness week. At the top, there’s a logo that reads “VIVED” in stylized letters. Below this, the phrase “SAVE THE DATE” is written in bold, capital letters, followed by a date and time: “February 3rd, 2025 at 6:30-8:00 PM PST.” The central part of the image features text that reads “EDAW 2025,” which is an abbreviation for eating disorders awareness week. Below this, there’s a statement about supporting a peer support group for individuals with eating disorders. The text emphasizes the importance of providing support to those affected by these disorders. The background of the image includes various decorative elements such as purple flowers and what appears to be a handwritten note or letter, adding a personal touch to the design. The overall style of the image is vibrant and purple, with a mix of textures and patterns that give it a collage art feel. The image is an event poster for national “Eating Disorder Awareness Week” scheduled to take place from February 1st to 7th, 2025. It features collage art made by VIVED members related to eating disorders and awareness. There are snippets of text that read “Eating Disorder Awareness Week,” “Event Details,” and “Visit our website for more event details.” The poster includes a QR code to the event’s website or additional information. The overall design is informative and visually engaging, with a color scheme that includes purple and white, to represent eating disorders awareness.
February 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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February 1st to 7th is national Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) in CDA. Our team is struggling with severe burn out and health challenges - the reality of activism and living with mental illness with no support or funding. #eatingdisorder #EDAW2025 #communitycare #recovery #madliberation
The image is a collage of various items related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the center, there’s a purple ribbon with the words “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK 2025” written on it in white text. To the left of the ribbon, there’s a hand holding a purple flower, which adds a touch of color and symbolism to the image. The background consists of collage art made by VIVED members relating to eating disorders, including text snippets about body positivity and mental health awareness. The overall theme is one of support and awareness for those affected by eating disorders. The image is a collage of various elements related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the center, there’s a graphic with the text “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK” in bold letters. Below this, it reads “LET’S BUILD A COMMUNITY OF CARE.” The date “FEBRUARY 23RD - MARCH 1ST, 2020” is also mentioned. The background of the collage consists of collage art made by VIVED members. There are phrases like “WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER,” “YOU ARE NOT ALONE,” and “TALK ABOUT IT.” These messages suggest a theme of support and community for those affected by eating disorders. The overall style of the image is informative and promotional, designed to raise awareness about Eating Disorder Awareness Week and encourage engagement with the cause. The image is a collage of various elements related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the center, there’s a hand reaching out with a heart shape drawn on it, symbolizing support or love. Surrounding this central image are snippets of collage art made by VIVED members related to eating disorders and awareness campaigns. The text includes phrases like “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK,” “WORKING WITH WHERE WE ARE AT AS A TEAM,” and “WE HAD MANY AMBITIONS FOR ED AWARENESS.” There are also mentions of “EDAW” which stands for Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The overall theme is one of support, teamwork, and awareness around eating disorders. The image is a graphic with various elements related to Eating Disorder Awareness Week. At the top, there’s a bird in flight, symbolizing freedom or liberation. Below this, there are several flags representing Palestine, Congo and Sudan, suggesting a correlation between social justice and colonialism. The central part of the image features text that reads “EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK” in bold letters, indicating the purpose of the graphic. Below this, there is a statement about the week’s focus: “We cannot talk about eating disorders and acknowledging colonialism without mentioning genocide.” This text suggests that the awareness week addresses not only the health aspect of eating disorders but also their historical and societal contexts within Western capitalism. The bottom part of the image contains more text, which includes a date “February 1st - 7th, 2025” and mentions that the event is organized by VIVED. The overall style of the graphic is collage-like, with collage art made by VIVED members overlaid on each other to convey information about the awareness week in a visually engaging way.
February 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM