🟣Municipal Hall will light up purple today for Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Week (PEDAW). This province-wide effort from Jessie’s Legacy - loveourbodies - promotes prevention and early intervention of eating disorders. #purpleforpedaw #oakbay #eatingdisordersawareness

Listen in for an informative conversation with Dr. Josie Geller, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Research, Eating Disorders Program at St. Paul’s Hospital, hosted by our Director of Community & Provincial Programs, Laurie Kohl. familyservices.bc.ca/podcasts/

The awesome North Vancouver District Public Library staff and I are all wearing purple 💜 for Provincial Eating Disorder Awareness Week from February 1 - 7! We are showing our support for those navigating challenges with eating disorders. Share your own stories via our StoryLAB: ow.ly/F77P50QoT5M #PEDAW

Thank you PortMoodyFireRescue for lighting up #purpleforpedaw!

This week City Hall will light up purple for #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek. Eating Disorders affect all people, regardless of age, sex, race, or background. Education and awareness is crucial in combating myths and stigma. 💜 @CityofNorthVan National Eating Disorder Information Centre

Thank you to my friend Brad Baker NSDRC ED Jessica Neville and Handsworth Secondary Principal Cary Hungle & VP Meghan Downie for your support and helping to raise awareness for eating disorders! Visit jessieslegacy.com/pedaw/ for more info! #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw 💜#PEDAW

It’s Day 3 of PEDAW Provincial Eating Disorder Awareness Week 💜 Today I am highlighting a resource for educators that was created by loveourbodies & Vancouver Coastal Health to help them promote positive body image in their students. jessieslegacy.com/wp-content/upl… #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw

It’s a beautiful sunny ☀️ Day 4 of Provincial Eating Disorder Awareness Week 💜Thank you to my amazing friends CNV Councillor Jessica McIlroy (she/her) and MLA Susie Chant for all your kindness, support and wearing purple to raise awareness for PEDAW 💜#showyourpurple #purple4pedaw

Thank you to wonderful Sutherland Secondary Admin Staff - Principal Mark Barrett and VPs Shannon Smart & Cora Pross for wearing purple to raise awareness for PEDAW 💜 Your support is greatly appreciated & so nice to see you all today! loveourbodies #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw

Thank You to my friends City of North Vancouver Mayor Mayor Linda Buchanan & Councillor Councillor Tony Valente for wearing purple & raising awareness for PEDAW! I really appreciate your continued support & for lighting up City Hall “purple” during the week. #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw 📸 by CNV

Thank you for stopping by Kulvir Mann to support the Provincial Eating Disorder Awareness Week happening from February 1st - 7th. We are showing our commitment and encouragement to those navigating challenges with eating disorders. #Showyourpurplelove

It was a great turnout at tonight’s School District 44 Standing Committee - Session 1 of Development of the 2024/25 Operating Budget. There was a lot of amazing discussion and information shared by staff. Thank you to my fellow board trustees for their support & wearing purple for PEDAW 💜

It’s Day 7 - final day of PEDAW Provincial eating disorders awareness week! TY School District 44 District Principal Jeeniece Chand for wearing purple to raise awareness for eating disorders. I appreciate all your support. #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw I will continue to share 💜all month!

A wonderful way to start the morning is having a coffee ☕️ with my lovely friend Julia Ward Thanks for wearing purple and supporting me with the PEDAW Campaign over the years! I appreciate the 💜#showyourpurple #purple4pedaw loveourbodies #friends #KindnessMatters #NorthVan

Thank you to the beautiful Handsworth Secondary LST, EA Staff and “Lucy” for wearing purple, supporting & raising awareness for PEDAW & mental health 💜Saajin & I appreciate all the care and love you provide for him and all the students. #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw loveourbodies

Thank you to Argyle Secondary Principal Kim Jonat & Office Staff - Jill for wearing purple to support PEDAW & raise awareness for eating disorders that affect many people especially youth. I am also excited to work on an upcoming project together with Kim, NS Safety Council & partners! 💜

Thank you District of North Vancouver Discussion Councillor Jordan Back for wearing purple to raise awareness for eating disorders & mental health. I really appreciate your support for PEDAW. So great to catch up & I am excited to work on some upcoming projects together! #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw 💜

Thank you to my wonderful friend Katherine - North Vancouver RCMP Community Police Volunteer for wearing purple to raise awareness for eating disorders, positive body image and mental health & well being. I appreciate all your support 💜 #showyourpurple #purple4pedaw loveourbodies

After 20 years, we’ve opened a new chapter in the story of Jessie’s Legacy. Family Services of the North Shore is pleased to announce that Jessie’s Legacy Eating Disorders Prevention and Awareness program is now Embody. Visit embodybc.com for support and resources

After 20 years, we’ve opened a new chapter in the story of Jessie’s Legacy. We equip BC parents, caregivers, educators, and health professionals with trusted resources to support young people before they develop an eating disorder.