3rd Annual Finding Freedom Gala
October 17, 2025 @ 6:30PM — 10:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center: 9599 Skokie Blvd Skokie, IL 60077 Get Directions
Celebrate Eating Disorder Recovery - KHF Finding Freedom Gala hosted by Authentically You Eating Disorder Counseling
You're invited to a delightful evening of fundraising, networking and celebration of eating disorder recovery. Authentically You Eating Disorder Counseling is excited to coordinate the “Finding Freedom Gala” to honor the Kirsten Haglund Foundation (KHF) whose mission is to provide hope, networking, and financial aid to those seeking treatment and freedom from eating disorders. Proceeds from this evening will go toward scholarships to help individuals access life saving care for their eating disorder. Please scroll down for more details.
This year's Finding Freedom Gala - Chicago will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center.
General Admission Doors will open at 6:30 PM CST - VIP Admission Doors will open at 5:45 PM CST
We can't wait to share a delightful evening together with music, cocktails, silent auction and a three course dinner. We are excited to offer this fundraising opportunity alongside inspirational speakers, stories of hope and healing and are honored to welcome:
Keynote Speaker and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Carolyn Costin MA, MEd., MFT, CEDS, FAED
Carolyn Costin is a world renowned, highly sought-after eating disorder clinician, author, and international speaker.
Recovered from anorexia in her twenties, as a young therapist Carolyn recognized her calling after successfully treating her first eating disorder client. Carolyn was first to publicly take the position that people with eating disorders can become fully recovered.
After 15 years in private practice and running hospital programs Carolyn was determined to improve the relapse rate and recognized a gap in the eating disorder field. She opened Monte Nido, the first residential facility in a home setting, surrounded by nature, where standard treatment was combined with meditation and yoga and clients were “retrained” to shop, prepare and cook food.
Carolyn’s contributions to the field are extensive. Her 6 books, service in every major eating disorder organization, three decades of training professionals worldwide, free study groups and the outstanding success of Monte Nido all spurred Carolyn to international acclaim.
In 2016, Carolyn left Monte Nido and created The Carolyn Costin Institute, offering Eating Disorder Coach Training and Certification, Continuing Education for clinicians, speaking, consulting and supervision.
Carolyn is an active, passionate, inspiring force in the eating disorder field.
We are thrilled to announce a VIP Meet and Greet with Carolyn, prior to the event graciously hosted by monte nido!
More Program Information will be forth coming along with Hotel Information for room block reservations, if you choose to stayover with us.
For sponsor opportunities or ticket scholarship information, email misskhaglund@gmail.com
Thank you to our Bronze Event Sponsor
Thank You To Our Annual Sponsors
All proceeds will benefit KHF in their mission to provide hope, networking and financial aid to those seeking treatment and freedom from eating disorders.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Please email Iora or Mallory Faye, event host, if you have questions or would like to be a sponsor.
The KHF Family