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Help Us Make History: Support Legislation to Protect Our Kids

Mar 11, 2024

Lisa Radzak
Minnesota kids experience eating disorders as often as they experience concussions – and yet there is no Minnesota law that addresses eating disorder prevention.

There are robust state laws for concussion prevention, cancer prevention, “obesity” prevention, second-hand smoke prevention, and more.  Yet, there is no law aimed at eating disorder prevention.  And eating disorders are the most chronic and deadliest of any of these conditions.

That is why WithAll is leading an effort to pass Minnesota’s first state law to protect our kids from developing eating disorders in the first place. And we are asking for your help and support to make this happen.

When the Minnesota Legislature convened this session, it considered WithAll-led legislation to require the Minnesota State High School League to provide school coaches with eating disorder prevention information and risk-mitigation strategies. The objective is to support coaches to be aware of eating disorders as a significant health issue and equip them with basic information on how they can support their young athletes’ positive food relationships and healthy body images.  


This will be the first law in Minnesota history that elevates eating disorders as a top health issue for young people. 

WithAll, thanks to your support, is on the frontlines to move this important piece of legislation forward. But we need your help.

  1. Contact your State Representative in four simple steps! 
  • Click here, to find your Minnesota Representative https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/
  • Your State Representative is the top person listed with “Rep.” in front of their name. 
  • Click on the CONTACT button to the right of your State Rep,
  • On their webpage, you will see a hyperlink to their email address.
  • Click on that and send them a version of the following (editing to make it your own words is helpful):  

Rep [NAME]
As your constituent, I know how important HF3660 is for young people’s mental health. [SHARE what you wish about your own experience –but you don’t need to include anything.]
Please pass this bill and make it state law as quickly as possible.
Thank you,
Sign 

  • Finally, if you are willing, send WithAll a copy of your note, and share the name of your Representative, as we’d love to collect these.
  1. Donate $2.40 to helpWe need your financial support so we can invest the time it takes for WithAll to lead this effort! WithAll is funded entirely by private donations.

    Please consider today a gift of $2.40, $24, $240, or $2,400 – in honor of the 2024 effort to pass Minnesota’s first eating disorder prevention legislation.

    Be a part of Minnesota history – by putting in place a state law to protect young people’s mental and physical health by raising awareness about eating disorders and practical prevention measures.

 

Donate Now [https://secure.givelively.org/donate/withall/support-legislation-to-protect-our-kids]

As Executive Director, Lisa leads WithAll’s strategic growth as a sustainable social enterprise dedicated to the prevention of and healing from eating disorders. Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, community relations, and law, and nearly 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership, most recently at Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media. She is a graduate of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a member of the Minnesota Bar, and a Minnesota Supreme Court appointee to Minnesota’s Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board. She volunteers with her daughter’s school and with youth sports. Lisa does this work because she knows eating disorders are not a choice; they are deadly, and they are everywhere. She also knows kids are not born with harmful thoughts and actions around food or their body—and it’s our job as adults to keep it this way so they can focus their precious brains and time on things that matter. Lisa finds laughter, all children, and the numerous variations of sparkling water to be delightful.

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THE PLEDGE: I believe that words matter. I want to make a positive impact on the kids in my life by stopping harmful diet and weight talk. I am committed to making sure that every child gets a chance to develop healthy relationships with food and body.

 









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Shannon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health & Exercise Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Walden University.

Outside of work, you can find Shannon chasing her two girls around, attending sporting events and finding the next brewery or winery to explore.

Lindsay leads our operations, programming, fundraising, and communications to better fulfill our mission. She enjoys engaging with our supporters and stakeholders to build stronger connections to our work. Outside the office, you can find her planning her next trip, exploring the Twin Cities, or reading her book club’s latest pick.

With ten years of experience in nonprofit and foundation administration, Lindsay is a creative project manager working to strengthen all our operations. She loves being a part of a team deeply dedicated to discovering innovative and effective strategies to end eating disorders and is excited to invite others into this important work. Efficient and collaborative, she executes activity across all operations, including fundraising, events, communications, and programming. Lindsay has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and a fundraising certificate from the University of St. Thomas. She and her family live in Richfield, MN.

As Executive Director, Lisa leads WithAll’s strategic growth as a sustainable social enterprise dedicated to the prevention of and healing from eating disorders.

Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, community relations, and law, and nearly 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership, most recently at Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media. She is a graduate of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a member of the Minnesota Bar, and a Minnesota Supreme Court appointee to Minnesota’s Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board. She volunteers with her daughter’s school and with youth sports.

Lisa does this work because she knows eating disorders are not a choice; they are deadly, and they are everywhere. She also knows kids are not born with harmful thoughts and actions around food or their body—and it’s our job as adults to keep it this way so they can focus their precious brains and time on things that matter.

Lisa finds laughter, all children, and the numerous variations of sparkling water to be delightful.