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"It was after your presentation that I realized I couldn't win, that I might die if I
continued on my path ... now four and a half years later ... I am applying to medical
school. I just wanted to thank you for spreading your message, and I wanted you to
know that I may not have made it to where I am today if you hadn't come to
Amherst to talk to the students."
Amherst College graduate
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"Doris is amazing! She received the highest marks on Avalon Hills Family Week evaluations from staff,
parents and clients. We will continue to bring her to Avalon Hills!"
Benita Quakenbush, PhD
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"I just wanted to thank you for coming all the way across the country to speak at our
school. It has sparked so many different conversations. Students are discussing it in
their classes and questioning everything (a good thing). Faculty and staff are looking
at how they think about food and how they have reacted around other students,
even their own children. I can't tell you how many times I have had a faculty member
come up and say, "Thank you for bringing them here." You have helped our campus
a great deal."
Boarding school instructor
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"Your presentation opened my eyes to the impact of the negative messages we give
children about body image. I really learned a lot and was glad I could participate. I
will use the information to shape my curriculum in my class and to support my
students with body image issues."
Educator's Workshop Attendee
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"You have done a fabulous, over the top, ridiculously unbelievable job with this.
[i.e. education for Family & Friends Support Group]"
Mary Ellen Clausen, Ophelia's Place
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"I am currently doing my residency in psychiatry ... I attended your presentation at
the Renfrew Center Conference in Philadelphia. Your story was illuminating to me in
many ways and has helped to fuel an interest in learning more about the diagnosis
and treatment of eating disorders. In the few months since the conference, I have
definitely noticed a change in the way I talk with my patients ... about eating
disorders and body image."
Renfrew Conference Attendee
