2003
March 2003 Debbie Begeny/Founder , was Interviewed by Scott Levin Channel 2 News on the causes and effects of Ipecac Syrup and eating disorder awareness
2004
Feb. 22, Buffalo News front Page article " Anorexia's Grim Toll Spurs Mom into Action"
EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK
Provided local schools with appropriate information
Featherweight's approach was recongnized by the NYS Assembly
Feb. 26 , Debbie Begeny/Founder was invited to and spoke at an event for The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness in west Palm Beach , Florida
April 23, Buffalo's First Annual ANAD Candlelight Vigil Sponsored by WGRZ Channel 2 News , WIVB Channel 4 News, and the Buffalo News. article published 4/24/04
June 6, Featherweight hosts Spaghetti dinner to raise money toward our Education funds. Sponsored by the Buffalo Jills.
June 15, Buffalo News Article published an article after interviewing Jil Lucidi, President about her role in Featherweight Inc.
Sept. 21, Debbie Begeny/Founder and Jil Lucidi/President -Television interview on PM Buffalo Channel 7 , discussion on Eating Disorder Awareness and Featherweight.
Oct. 4, Debbie Begeny/Founder, attends the National eating Disorders Associations Conference in Atlanta
Oct. 12, Debbie Begeny/Founder and Samantha Crocker/ Vice President, Interview with WNYO Sarah Bishop about Eating Disorder Awareness and upcoming events.
Oct. 26, Debbie Begeny/Founder speaks at a meeting for the Western New York Dietetic Association: "Eating Disorders-an integrative approach"
Nov. 12, First Annual Heather Begeny Memorial Fashion Show- hosted by Featherweight, raising monies for treatment scholarships 1 recipient
Dec. 4, Eating Disorder Awareness presentation at Erie Community College given by Debbie Begeny/Founder ,Jil Lucidi/President and Samantha Crocker/ Vice President aprox. 50 students.
2005
January. Featherweight Inc. conducted a method of research to be submited with petition to further the NYS Assmbley Bill # A03182 ,introduced by Assemblyman Sam Hoyt. The research included volunteers, men and women, ranging from the age of 16- 27, they went into local drugstores to purchase 3-6 bottles of Ipecac syrup. Out of 5 stores only 1 used the saying "be careful, do you know what this is used for?" . In one instance, the Pharmacists directed the participant to the drug. No questions asked!
January Eating Disorder Awareness presentations at local High schools given by Samantha Crocker, Vice President aprox 400 students
Feb.9,Debbie Begeny interview with Ellen Maxwell Channel 4 News discussion on the causes and effects of Ipecac Syrup and eating disorder awareness
Feb. 16, Eating Disorder Awareness presentation at St. Johns Youth Program given by Jil Lucidi , Debbie Begeny.
Feb. 23 , Jil Lucidi/President attends the 2 day NYS first Conference on Eating Disorders in Syracuse NY
Mar. 3, Jil Lucidi/ President and Debbie Begeny/Founder attend The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness Community Forum in West Palm Beach , Florida, where Debbie was in\vited to give a presentation
Mar. 4, Article published in West Palm Beach , Florida, recognizing Featherweight and Heather's Story
Mar.11, Interview with Jodi Johnston WGRZ Channel 2 News, Debbie Begeny/Founder, and Betsy Chairavalle speak about Eating Disorder Awareness and Featherweight Inc's goals
Mar. 17 Clevland Hill high school Presentaion Given by Samantha Crocker/Vice President. aprox. 200 students
Apr. 16, Buffalo's 2nd annual ANAD Candlelight Vigil , WNYO Interviews
Apr. 26, Lewiston Port HIgh School Presentation given by Debbie Begeny/Founder and Barb Chairavalle to Faculty and Staff
June 18, Fisrt Annual Memorial 5k Walk at the Amherst Bike Path
Sept. 9, Debbie Begeny/Founder and Barb Chairavalle attend 2 day NEDA Convention in Denver , Colorado
Sept.14, Hurricane Katrina Relief Car Wash and Donation Collection given by Featherweight Inc.
Nov. 12, 2nd Annual Heather Begeny Memorial Fashion Show hosted by Featherweight, raising monies for treatment scholarships 2 recipients
2006
Jan. 30- presentation at local High School Mt. Saint Mary Academy given by Samantha Crocker, Vice President
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week-Provided local schools, and local Colleges with information on Eating Disorder such as statistics, causes and effects, information for teachers&parents.
Mar. 3- Presentation at D'Youville College -given by Samantha Crocker, Vice President
Mar.3- Fundraiser at Comix Cafe Comedy Club & Restaurant. -Proceeds benifit community education and information
Mar. 28 & 29-Buffalo State College students raise money for Featherweight Inc. Slient Auction and Sale.The Writing Center Ketchum Hall 323.Money raised will contribute to Eating Disorders educational materials for this community.
Apr.22 Buffalo's 3rd annual ANAD Candlelight Vigil . Local supporting speakers included Phil Endress, Erie County Commissioner of Mental Health, Nancy Kells-Kramer CSW_R, Kimberly Borrmon Eating Disoder Association of WNY, AmiePistrin-Faust,MS, Counseler at Avalon Centers, and more.
May 7 Featherweight Inc. hosts a Spaghetti dinner at the North Park Lutheran Church. special appearence by the Buffalo Jills
June 17 featherweight hosts 2nd Annual 5k Walk ..All Proceeds contributed to funding Featherweight Inc.’s Educational and Research Programs, increasing Eating Disorders Awareness , Prevention, and Support in this community.
July 29 Featherweight Inc hosts a Local Community driven Rummage Sale.All Proceeds contribute to funding Featherweight Inc.’s Educational and Research Programs, increasing Eating Disorders Awareness , Prevention, and Support in this community.
Oct. 20-23 Featherweight was chosen to be interviewed by a film student from LA. Documentary about eating disorders
2007
Jan.29 Presentation at local High School Mt. Saint Mary Academy given by Samantha Crocker, Vice President and member Charity Kiser
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week-Provided local schools, and local Colleges with information on Eating Disorder such as statistics, causes and effects, information for teachers&parents.
Mar. 1 Anad Vigil-- Recongnizing Eating Disorder Awareness Week and supporting Postive body image.
Mar. 1 Eating Disorders 101: A Community Forum Hosted by :Featherweight, Inc and Catholic Health Healthconnection. This Forum provided an opportunity for the public to meet Professionals, Family Members, Sufferers, and Survivors.
Mar 2. Presentation at local D'Youville Collegegiven by Samantha Crocker, Vice President and member Charity Kiser
Jul. Featherweight Inc hosts Speghetti Dinner, raising money for our reasearch and grant programs
Sept. 29th 3rd Annual 5k Walk. Thank you to our sponsors and donations
