Adam Jesin is a passionate donor and volunteer at Sheena’s Place. He first heard about Sheena’s through a close friend. She had shared, “When I was in the depths of despair with an eating disorder, when everything had been taken from me…the one place where I found consistent support, real help, genuine help, was Sheena’s Place.” This stuck with Adam and compelled him to get involved with the organization. For over six years, he served on the board in various capacities, including supporting renovation projects and serving as a co-chair.
Adam Jesin is a passionate donor and dedicated volunteer at Sheena’s Place. His journey with the organization began when a close friend confided in him, saying, “When I was in the depths of despair with an eating disorder, when everything had been taken from me…the one place where I found consistent support, real help, genuine help, was Sheena’s Place.” This profound statement resonated deeply with Adam and inspired him to get involved with the organization. For over six transformative years, he served on the board in various capacities, including supporting renovation projects and serving as a co-chair.
Through his work with Sheena’s Place, Adam has gained a profound understanding of the increasing prevalence of eating disorders and other mental health challenges. “There’s growing support and awareness for issues like anxiety and depression thanks to campaigns like Bell Let’s Talk. But when it comes to eating disorders, there’s less recognition and understanding… eating disorders are impacting greater numbers of individuals, and the mortality rate is significantly higher. I think, the second highest mortality rate among all mental health problems.”
This reality underscores why supporting Sheena’s Place and eating disorder recovery is so crucial to Adam. “Eating disorders didn’t disappear because of my six years on the board. They’re still out there, profoundly affecting people’s lives. I’ve had very close people in my life struggle with eating disorders, and I’ve gotten to know more people who are struggling during my time at Sheena’s Place. The more I learn about eating disorders – the struggles and comorbidities – the more I feel that this is a fight that must continue.”
Adam is determined for people to recognize the importance of Sheena’s Place. “Whether or not you realize it, somebody in your life is probably struggling with an eating disorder. You may not recognize or understand what it is, but it’s there, and it’s palpable. By donating to Sheena’s Place, you’re going to help. You will help people in your life, and you will help people in your community. You may see it, you may not, but it will make a significant difference.”
This year, Adam is supporting Sheena’s Place’s Strength in Recovery campaign by pledging to match all donations made up to $25,000. By donating this holiday season, you can double your impact, help those struggling with eating disorders, and foster a stronger, more compassionate community.