Support and motivation go hand in hand when it comes to losing weight, but the same can also be said for gaining weight. For those who suffer with anorexia, like 37-year-old Rachael Farrokh, the acceptance and guidance from those around them can contribute dramatic weight transformations. The 5'7" woman used to weigh 40 pounds and was so weak she could barely speak. All that changed, however, when she created a GoFundMe account to help her raise money for treatment. Her plea to the public didn't go unheard; she was able to raise nearly $200,000 to pay for her hospital bills and now she's gained back most of the weight she had lost.
"I have a huge family - it's called the world. They embraced me with one big hug!" Rachael said to NBC.
Now the determined activist plans to help raise awareness about the impact of eating disorders, saying she will join other families in rallying for Congress to implement insurance coverage of inpatient care for people with eating disorders. "I have so many people backing me now and I have a platform to actually create this awareness so to sit on the sidelines is impossible for me."
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