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"You
taught me not to be ashamed of my body." - Danny G. "After
hearing you talk about eating disorders and their consequences it made it all
more real. I learnt a lot and it is definitely a topic everyone should know
and learn more about. I have a friend who went through the same thing and the
information you gave us on how to help a friend was very helpful and appreciated."
- Yasmin A. "Thank you very much for coming in to do that very
meaningful presentation. We've been told that eating disorders are dangerous
and potentially fatal, yet these have been told by people who have never personally
experienced eating disorders. I'm extremely glad you came and told us your
personal story. I think what you did was brave and something you should be
proud of. I'm glad you survived and are now well." - A. Lalonde
"Thank you for teaching us about eating disorders. I'll never throw up again."
- Anonymous Your presentation really made me think of
my life, and what's in control. This is coming from a guy, but body image has
become a big part of my life. Your story really touched me and I think
you should share your story with more people. Thank you!" - Izzy "Your
story really touched me. Your dedication really makes me smile. Even if you
won't remember me, I will remember you and the words you spoke to us today."
- Lynn D. "It is a very important subject for teens
to learn about. I got a lot from your presentation and I know how to keep
me and people around me healthier." - Teresa "I
will remember your story probably for the rest of my life." - A. Mercereau
"Your workshop was very inspirational. I could
relate to what you were saying, and the way you explained it was great. You helped
us understand a very serious and common issue. Not only that but you've helped
me understand the power of words. Thank you for reminding me to watch what
I say." - Kim B. "Thank you for coming to our school
and talking to us about eating disorders. I learned so much information about
what caused your disorders personally, because as a teenaged girl, I find it very
easy to get pressured into looking a certain way. Thank you for sharing your story
with us." - Ashley A. "I hope you educate so many
more teens about eating disorders. I learned a lot during that session." -
Sara K. "I really learned so much about eating disorders
and feel ashamed that I try so often to lose weight… Your story was very touching
and I think it's great that you're trying to help others that have eating disorders.
Thank you for the truly awesome presentation!" - Jennifer "I
really enjoyed your presentation because you have taught me a lot of new things
about eating disorders. Thank you for coming to our school to tell students
your story and teach us how dangerous eating disorders are." - Sarah
"Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me and
the others your story, it changed the way I look at eating disorders."
- Sam "I learned a lot and I now know how to help a friend that's
going through what you did." - T. Keely "I loved your story.
It really inspired me." - Alyssa "Thank you for
your presentation on eating disorders. I have learned that life is important
because we have only one chance of living. So I won't torture myself. I just
want to say THANK YOU." - Zac "I learned a lot from your
presentation and enjoyed hearing your personal story." - Jessica "I
learned a lot about eating disorders that I didn't know. I really liked how you
were so personal with your story, it was inspirational to see someone that
has gone through what you did and doing something positive out of it. Your presentation
has taught me to not diet and instead exercise and eat healthy." - Julia "Thank
you for your presentation on eating disorders. I learned lots of valuable information.
I especially enjoyed hearing everything you went through. It was inspiring. Your
presentation has changed a lot of things that I thought I knew about eating disorders.
I didn't know about diets not working, and that you usually end up gaining weight.
Before I thought it was usually troubled teenagers that got eating disorders."
- Dana "I would like to hear you speak again because
it was a very good presentation." - Aaron "Your presentation
was amazing! From your presentation I not only learned a lot but I came out
of the presentation having enjoyed it a lot. Your story is not only inspirational
but most likely it's going to help decrease the amount of people with disorders
or help them recover. I have no doubt that your presentations are or will help
the world" - Chantel "I learned that it's important
not to obsess over your weight or when someone makes a negative comment, otherwise
things could go wrong." - Rachel C. "You taught me
never to give up on myself and always have faith." - S. Maclean "I
know now not to worry so much about my looks and just love myself. Thanks."
- Amanda 
For
more information about booking Andrea as a speaker, send an email to | 
Andrea
is available for presentations on eating disorders, recovery and body image issues
and tailors her speeches to meet the needs of each specific audience. 
"The
feedback we have received from our Grade 8 and 9 students has been overwhelmingly
positive, and we know that your efforts on that day will help guide
our students to make informed choices about healthy living. [...] Thanks again
for working with us on this initiative."
"Thank
you very much for your presentation on eating disorders in my Family Studies 11
class. Students were truly inspired by your story and were shocked that
a peer's casual comment could have such devastating consequences. It made them
think about their own interactions with friends and the comments they make to
each other. They also realized that eating disorders can happen to anyone and
not just those who have problems at home.
"I
want to thank you again for coming out to visit our support group. You
really did an absolutely fantastic job in sharing your story, providing a message
of hope and giving the women some very concrete ideas for coping. I have been
getting feedback from the ladies and they have shared that they found it very
inspirational. Several have shared that they now are starting to believe
that recovery is also possible for them. So you have been very successful
in your mission! You have been an inspiration to both myself and the group!"
"I
just wanted to take this time to thank you for your help and time with the Health
and Career Conference. The students have given me a ton of great feedback
today and they really enjoyed the past two days."
