Featherweight, Inc. is a community based non- profit organization, dedicated to the education and treatment of eating disorders. It was founded by Debbie Begeny after her 22 year old daughter, Heather, died in March 2003,of complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Ipecac abuse. Debbie realized that the scope and severity of eating disorders are often misunderstood by sufferers, their loved ones, the media and the general public.
Frustrated by the lack of available information regarding the warning signs, symptoms, and treatment of the disease, Debbie resolved to bring this hidden killer into the public light, through Featherweight Inc.
The goal of Featherweight, Inc. is to use a grassroots approach , locally, to reach out to the public by disseminating information to parents, caregivers, and victims about the warning signs, dangers, and consequences of Anorexia, Bulimia, and other related disorders. While attending events such as health fairs is important, Featherweight, Inc. plans to go where healthy people may not be.
We will:
- Work in schools to inform and educate teachers, students, and parents.
- Produce public service announcements for television, radio, and newspapers.
- Contribute to local and national eating disorder organizations.
- Provide funds to help with the out of pocket expenses for one patient’s long term, inpatient care.
