Health & Fitness
Linden Oaks hosts Candlelight Vigil for eating disorders May 22
The 17th annual event is open to the public. The theme of this year's event is "Inspiring Seeds of Hope."
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health will resume its Candlelight Vigil and Recovery Celebration for those affected by eating disorders on Sunday, May 22 from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m., program starts at 2:00 p.m.).
The 17th annual event is open to the public and will be held at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, 852 S. West St., which is located on the campus of Edward Hospital in Naperville. The theme of this year’s event is “Inspiring Seeds of Hope.” Registration is required. To register, visit www.recoverycelebrationvigil.eventbrite.com.
“Hope is the unrealized achievement in the journey of recovery. A journey that challenges us to stretch in ways that we thought not possible, to grow in our understanding of self and to develop qualities that will sustain change. Maintaining the motivation to walk in recovery may be inspired by even the smallest seed of hope. We look forward to celebrating hope and recovery with all of you on May 22,” says Ryan Lauterwasser, Manager of Eating Disorder Services, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health.
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The Candlelight Vigil and Recovery Celebration is an opportunity for members of the eating disorders community to gather and support each other. This event is a powerful opportunity for those in recovery to share stories, reconnect with former patients and families, and give hope to others as well as themselves. In the past, more than 300 people have gathered to motivate and encourage recovery, provide support for families, commemorate those who have lost their lives and recognize those who have recovered and survived.
This year, the event will feature keynote speaker Johanna Kandel, advocate and author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder. In addition, there will speeches by recovering/recovered eating disorders patients and musical performances.
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The Linden Oaks Eating Disorders Program, designated a Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission, offers three levels of care with the latest techniques designed to help adults and adolescents recover from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. For more information, visit www.eehealth.org/services/behavioral-health/specialties/eating-disorders. For a free assessment, call the Linden Oaks Help Line at (630) 305-5027.
