Hello again! Since you're new to the OAC Community, we wanted to show you more of who we are. We figured there's no better way to do this than by going back to our roots when the OAC first began!

The Start of Something Powerful

During a 2005 meeting of legislators, a congressperson asked, "Who represents patients who are affected by obesity?" The room was silent until one elected official stood up and pointed out a surprising truth.

He encouraged everyone to realize that if Congress passed laws eliminating all services for people with obesity, "not a single person would march on my doorstep demanding otherwise." It was a wake-up call.

That legislator shed light on a serious need: a group whose only focus is on those who are affected by obesity. It was time for people to step-up and create change. And that's how the OAC was formed!

Giving Voices to More than 93 Million

The OAC was created as a national coalition of those living with and/or affected by obesity. Since 2005, we've grown to more than 60,000 members and serve more than 1 million people each year!

This growth has taught us a lot about who we serve. With more than 93 million Americans affected by obesity, there remains a growing need for education, advocacy and support to empower them.

Thank You for Being a Part of it All

We're so happy you've joined OAC's Community and are now a part of what we do. If you haven't already done so, take a look around at our Community ENGAGE Platform to see how you can:

• Connect more with your weight and health
• Connect with others who share similar concerns and experiences
• Connect with OAC to make a difference!

If you have any questions about OAC's Community, contact [email protected].