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University of Florida: February 22nd:

American Heritage: March 9th: This year Allison and Johanna Kandel, executive director of the Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness, will co-present in an annual event organized by Teen Board member Maude Leclerc for the 3rd year in a row! Great job Maude!

Florida Gulf Coast University: March 10th: Elizabeth Pessin and her sorority Delta Delta Delta have paired up with CAPS, Counseling and Psychological Services, to participate in the Great Jean Giveaway. They will be spreading the word around campus about this charity event, and welcoming all students to their presentation about eating disorders and body acceptance.

Pageant Pants 2010!

Every year, during the months of February to May, Helping Other People Eat, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.) issues a challenge to the community to donate their jeans. Through their support of the National Eating Disorders Association's campaign "Be Comfortable in Your Genes- Don't Fight Your Genes, Just Change Your Jeans" HOPE, Inc. has collected over 6,000 pair of jeans in the past three years. HOPE, Inc. collects, sorts and donates the jeans to local charities in need.
Since 2006, president and founder of HOPE, Inc., Allison Kreiger, has personally delivered the jeans to over 25 different charities, organizations and schools in need across the state of Florida. Due to the economy, HOPE, Inc. has already received numerous requests for jeans. In response to these requests, HOPE, Inc. has kicked off their 2010 Jeans Drive.
If you have any new or gently used jeans, or would like for your business to be a drop-off location, HOPE, Inc. would truly appreciate your support. Please contact Allison Kreiger at 321-231-0791 or AllisonKreiger@yahoo.com. For more information, please visit www.hopetolive.com .

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