40-pound anorexic turns to crowdfunding for help with medical bills

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An undated photo of Rachael Farrokh, left, with her husband Rob Edmondson. Farrokh has since suffered drastic weight loss from a severe case of anorexia.

SOURCE: Eating Disorders News – Read entire story here.

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