One in four girls and one in eight boys in 9th grade are at risk of developing an eating disorder – and more than one in five young people have harmed themselves.

Therefore, Laila Walther, who is the director of the Association for Eating Disorders and Self-Harm, is pleased that the association can spread its knowledge about its many offerings with a donation of 100,000 kroner from 'Fonden Sol og Strand by Margit og Kjeld'.

-We are very happy and grateful for the donation of 100,000 kroner that 'Fonden Sol og Strand by Margit og Kjeld' has donated to our work, says Laila Walther.
-It is far too many young people who are at risk of developing an eating disorder. And far too many who have intentionally harmed themselves. Unfortunately, the National Health Profile from the Ministry of Health shows that since 2010, there has been a doubling of young men and women with poor mental health. Girls are particularly challenged, as a full 34.4 percent of them have poor mental health.
-Therefore, it is also a problem that far from everyone who needs help reaches out for it. We therefore wish to create increased visibility around our offerings to the target group with the donation – and will therefore launch an online campaign to make it easier for young people to seek help from us, says director Laila Walther, Association for Eating Disorders and Self-Harm.

“HOLIDAY WITH A GOOD HEART” – THE SURPLUS BENEFITS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

It is unique in the Danish tourism industry that part of the surplus from Sol og Strand's rental of summer houses and holiday homes is converted into support for charitable and local purposes.
The chairman of the foundation's board, Jens Stadum, is pleased that the homeowners, holiday guests, and employees of Sol og Strand have contributed input to the process:
-We are quite proud that we can again, for the third year in a row, distribute one million kroner to charitable purposes. For we can see from the applications we receive – and from the feedback we get from the previous year's recipients of donations from the foundation – that the donations make an important difference for many people. These are organizations that truly help many of those who are struggling, and our donations go to them. There is a real need for this money. And this applies both in Denmark and outside Danish borders, says the chairman of the board.
-We can say with a clear conscience that when you take a holiday through Sol og Strand, you contribute to doing something good for others. This is what we call 'Holiday with a Good Heart,' says Jens Stadum.

FOUNDERS OF THE FOUNDATION: SOL OG STRAND MUST REMAIN DANISH – AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

It is the founders of Sol og Strand Feriehusudlejning A/S, Margit and Kjeld Andersen, who established 'Fonden Sol og Strand ved Margit og Kjeld' in 2019.
The couple had a dual wish – namely both to preserve and continue to develop Sol og Strand in Danish hands, but also to ensure that the company's profits primarily go to charitable and humanitarian purposes.
-We can see that others greatly benefit from the money we channel through the foundation to humanitarian and charitable purposes. We are confirmed in this when we see the long line of qualified applications that have come to the foundation again this year, says Kjeld Andersen.

It has been 43 years since he, together with his wife Margit Andersen, established Sol og Strand Feriehusudlejning.

Margit Andersen adds:
-It is clear that the applications come from organizations that are passionate about making a difference. And that is what matters to us. We are very satisfied to see the quality of the work we donate money to, and we feel really good about being able to help, says Margit Andersen.

FURTHER COMMENTS:

Laila Walther, director, Association for Eating Disorders and Self-Harm, tel. 51 17 75 88

Jens Stadum, chairman of the board of 'Fonden Sol og Strand ved Margit og Kjeld', tel. 40856733

Kristian Andersen, PR and press manager at Sol og Strand Feriehusudlejning A/S, tel. 40293837