Published on July 25, 2022
Owensboro Health Partners With Local Nonprofit In Fight Against Eating Disorders
Owensboro Health joins Aubrey’s Song Foundation as a Premier Sponsor for its upcoming event, Pickin’ for a Cause: Keeping Aubrey’s Song Alive! on September 22 at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum. Pickin’ for a Cause is a community awareness event to educate the public about the seriousness of eating disorders. The event will include a silent auction, dinner, and live music from musicians Justin Cole, Cam Thompson, Toy Heart, Chris Joslin, and Randy Lanham and the Possum Pickers. All proceeds from this event will benefit Aubrey’s Song Foundation for Eating Disorders, a 501 (c)(3) organization, and area families affected by eating disorders.
“We are thrilled that Owensboro Health is joining us in this effort to promote prevention and early intervention of this debilitating mental health illness” stated Board President, Michelle Mayfield. “Pickin’ for a Cause will offer a fun evening and allows Owensboro Health, our other sponsors, and our guests to play a role in offering HOPE to those affected by eating disorders.”
Pickin’ for a Cause aims to raise $30,000 to fund Aubrey’s Song’s new Family and Patient Advocacy Program; a program designed to guide families through the challenges of finding treatment and supporting their loved ones struggling with an eating disorder. It also will support the continuation of a family support group and the start of patient support groups. Tickets are $75; tables of eight are $550. Tickets and tables may be purchased at www.AubreysSong.org.
Eating disorders can impact anyone, no matter their size, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, social economic status, or ethnicity. 900,000 Kentuckians suffer from an eating disorder with 29,800+ experiencing life threatening conditions. Kentucky has no inpatient or residential treatment facilities, and only one outpatient treatment center in Louisville.
For more information about this collaborative partnership, please contact Carolyn Ferber, 270-852-6514 or Cherita Flener, 270-685-7194.
For more information about Aubrey’s Song Foundation for Eating Disorders, please visit www.AubreysSong.org.
ABOUT AUBREY’S SONG FOUNDATION FOR EATING DISORDERS
Aubrey’s Song Foundation for Eating Disorders is Western Kentucky’s non-profit resource on eating disorders for information about this mental disorder, local treatment options, educational programs in schools, and connections to out of state treatment facilities. Since 2005, Aubrey’s Song has worked to raise awareness; promote body positivity and early intervention; provide community and professional education; and develop local resources for treatment. Aubrey’s Song provides HOPE and support for patients and families affected by eating disorders.About Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.
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