Celebrating the Beauty in All with BDD Foundation

ATLANTA (Oct. 26, 2019) — The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation is holding a fashion
show, carnival and lantern release on the rooftop at Ponce City Market on Nov. 23 in hopes of
bringing awareness to body dysmorphic disorder.

The Beauty Is All event will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will begin with a fashion show, followed by
time to enjoy the carnival rides and fair games on the rooftop, and end with a lantern release.

“The burning and releasing of the lanterns is a symbol of letting go of that part of yourself that is
filled with self-rejection, fear and anger. It’s about freeing yourself of those negative thoughts
and opening yourself to positive, self-worthy thoughts,” said spokesperson Taylor Williams.

There will be a $10 entry fee, which covers access to the fashion show and the carnival rides.
Women of all shapes and sizes can sign up for the fashion show online at www.beautyisalleven-
t.com. Paper lanterns will be available for $5 at the event, and guests are encouraged to write a
note to themselves on the outside of the lantern and release it as part of the lantern ceremony.

Body dysmorphic disorder, also known as body dysmorphia, is a mental disorder that causes
people to exaggerate the perceived flaws in their appearance, creating high levels of anxiety. It
is an obsession over self-image that causes distress and dysfunction in an individual’s daily life
that can be detrimental when left untreated. The BDD Foundation aims to raise awareness
about body dysmorphic disorder while promoting self-love and image positivity.



Ruth Ryan, founder of the BDD Foundation, will attend the event and be available for interviews
throughout the night. Attendees are encouraged to post photos at the event and share their own
testimonies using the hashtag #BeautyIsAll.

“We live in a society of constant comparison, especially on social media, and what people need
to understand is that beauty is all. There is no definition of beauty, and therefore no criteria for
being beautiful,” Williams said.

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Contact:
Taylor Williams
770-241-5172
twill488@students.kennesaw.edu

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

BDD affects approximately 2.2 percent of women and 2.5 percent of men in the United States.
The BDD Foundation is a charitable organization that focuses on raising awareness about BDD,
relieving distress and dysfunction from victims, conducting further research and informing the
public of effective treatment options. Since its founding in 2006, the organization has formed a
growing number of support groups, published a book about the disorder, hosted various
fundraisers and organized an annual international conference.
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