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February 11, 2004 |
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Former
Miss Arizona speaks out against eating disorders
Miss
Arizona USA 1998 Stacey Kole spoke Tuesday night on the
dangers of eating disorders and how to prevent them.
By
Stacey Grant
Staff Reporter
Stacey Kole, the 1998 Miss Arizona USA, asked students
Tuesday night to throw away their preconceptions about
beauty queens as she spoke about the pressures the beauty
industry had in her battle with anorexia.
“I want to bring a message of hope to college women,”
Kole said. “My goal is to help them find fulfillment
in all areas of life.”
Kole said that after experiencing an eating disorder,
she has spent the past 10 years traveling the country
and educating women on eating disorders and its prevention.
“Approximately 1 in 5 college women have an eating
disorder, and about 1 in 3 have an eating issue,”
Kole said. “There’s a huge need for education
on college campuses.”
Kole said she found spriritual happiness through her relationship
with Christ as she struggled with her body image.
Kole was invited to speak at TCU by Campus Crusade for
Christ. The event was co-sponsored by the Panhellenic
Council.
Kyrsten Roberts, associate campus director for Campus
Crusade for Christ, said they contacted Kole to speak
on self-worth issues and the dangers of eating disorders.
“I hope girls will learn tonight that they are full
of worth in the sight of God, and not in the eyes of the
world that tells them to be thin,” Roberts said.
Freshman religion major Laura Hagadone said she came to
hear Kole speak because she was interested in learning
more about eating disorders and how to provide help if
a friend is in need.
“I definitely think this is an important issue at
TCU,” Hagadone said. “And I want to be able
to help others if they need me.” |
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