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Ep 277- Introducing the BariNation Foundation: On a Mission Driven With Visions of Hope, Education and Building Bridges to Obesity Care Today changes everything.
In this special episode of the BariNation Podcast, we officially announce the launch of the BariNation Foundation, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people fighting the chronic dise
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Today changes everything.
In this special episode of the BariNation Podcast, we officially announce the launch of the BariNation Foundation, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people fighting the chronic disease of obesity.
Founded by patients, built by patients, and guided by experts, the BariNation Foundation exists to bring knowledge, community, and hope together, without barriers.
In this episode, April Williams is joined by co-founders Jason Smith and Natalie Tierney, along with Melanie Lindell, Christine Mason, and Lori Dustin, to share:
✔ Why BariNation transitioned into a nonprofit
✔ What 501(c)(3) status means for patients
✔ How this expands access to lifelong obesity care
✔ Why patient voice must remain central in obesity treatment
✔ The future of bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic care
✔ How you can become a Foundational Donor
Our MissionThe BariNation Foundation exists to bring knowledge, community, and hope together to support people fighting the disease of obesity.
We are treatment-agnostic and committed to supporting individuals pursuing:
Bariatric surgeryGLP-1 medicationsMedical obesity treatmentLifestyle-based treatmentLong-term metabolic care
Our VisionA future where there are no barriers to accessing lifelong obesity care and support, financial, educational, technological, or systemic.
Our ValuesPeople FirstScience Over StigmaCommunity as CareAccess Without BarriersPartnership & IntegrityHope with Honesty
Why This MattersMore than 100 million Americans live with obesity.
Hundreds of thousands undergo bariatric surgery each year.
Millions are navigating GLP-1 medications and metabolic treatment.
And too many are doing it alone.
The BariNation Foundation is building a bridge between:
Patients
Clinicians
Researchers
Industry
And real-world lived experience
Support the MissionAs a 501(c)(3), donations are tax-deductible where state law allows.
Become a Foundational Donor and help eliminate barriers to obesity care.
🔗 https://barination.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/8NDR96EK
Every deductible dollar goes directly toward:
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Date de publication : 18/2/2026 à 11:00:00
