I am really excited about a charity event coming up on Sunday, February 22nd.  It’s called Merrick’s Walk and CBS Atlanta News is the media sponsor.  I’ll be hosting the event. 

Merrick’s Walk is a fundraiser through EDIN or the Eating Disorders Information Network, an Atlanta based non-profit dedicated to preventing eating disorders through outreach, education and action.  I serve on the board of directors for this charity and am really passionate about this cause.  I have had several friends touched by this disease, and my best friend lost her battle with anorexia shortly after we graduated from college in 2000.  She was living here in Atlanta.  

Merrick’s Walk is in honor of 19 year old Merrick Ryan, who lost her battle with anorexia that same year.  The walk begins and ends at the Galloway School at 215 West Wieuca Rd. in Atlanta.  The walk is 2.6 miles around the PATH at Chastain Park.  The cost is $25.  The walk starts at 1pm, but music starts at noon, and I’ll probably start talking around 12:30pm. 

For more information about the Eating Disorders Information Network and Merrick’s Walk, go to www.myedin.org