Make a Gift to the Program

Eating disorders, including anorexia and bulima nervosa, threaten the lives of more than 10 million people in the United States. Many will die, unable to find or afford the long-term treatment necessary to battle this devastating illness.

You can help to fight this needless loss by supporting the Eating Disorders Program at the University of North Carolina.

Compared with other life-threatening diseases, treatment of an eating disorder is especially challenging. Few treatment centers exist. The condition may be associated with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-injury, even suicide. Eating disorders can lead to major complications such as heart failure and osteoporosis.

Treatment is also complicated by the fact that few insurance companies provide adequate coverage.

Your financial commitment to the UNC Eating Disorders Program can help make a powerful difference in combating eating disorders. Together we can save lives.

To make a tax-deductible donation, please enter the Medical Foundation of North Carolina, LLC secure website here.

• When making an online gift within the Medical Foundation of North Carolina, LLC, you can designate your gift by entering  Eating Disorders Program in the search box located on the left of the webpage and click the search results.
• Please also consider sending this link to a friend.
• To support the educational needs of residents, fellows and medical students providing care through the Eating Disorders Program that will continue their enhancement of knowledge in the field of eating disorders, click here and enter Lauren Brown Memorial Fund in the search box located on the left of the webpage.

If you have any questions, contact Sharon Kepley at (919) 966-4410.