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Anorexia Survivor Conquers Great Wall After Near-Death Battle
22 Oct
Summary
- A doctor trekked the Great Wall of China, celebrating 10 years of recovery.
- She was once given two weeks to live due to severe anorexia.
- The trek raised nearly £4,000 for Beat, an eating disorder charity.
A doctor has successfully completed a challenging trek along the Great Wall of China, marking a decade of recovery from a severe battle with anorexia.
At 14, Sarah Zurub began struggling with the disorder, spending three birthdays in hospital and once being told she had only two weeks to live. Her heart muscle had severely deteriorated, leading to a critical condition.
Zurub spent years in treatment, including being fed through a tube for a year, and describes her recovery as a slow process, significantly influenced by the death of a friend from anorexia.
Now 31 and a qualified doctor for five years, she hiked the Great Wall over nine days. The expedition successfully raised nearly £4,000 for Beat, a charity dedicated to supporting those with eating disorders.
Her message is one of hope: recovery is possible even from the deepest despair, urging others to seek help from friends, family, and medical professionals.
