Lauren Benton

Lauren Benton (born 3 September 1988) is a British activist. She is the founder and chief executive officer of the charity BODY Charity. Benton is known for her weight loss as a result of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), an issue for which she founded the charity.[1]

See also: Lauren Benton (historian)
Lauren Benton
Born (1988-09-03) 3 September 1988
NationalityBritish
OccupationActivist

Founded in March 2011, BODY Charity is the UK's first charity to raise awareness of Body Dysmorphic Disorder.[2]

Since being diagnosed herself with the disorder, Benton has raised the issue with public speaking and lectures.[3]

Benton won an enterprising woman award in 2013.[4]

References
  1. "'I lost 11 stone in just a year but still felt like an obese monster': How body obsession ruled my life". mirror. 29 April 2012.
  2. "Leading Entrepreneur To Become First Ever Patron of BODY". Midlands Business News. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  3. "Lauren lost 11st in grip of body disorder but now she works to cure others". Derby Telegraph.
  4. "Enterprising Women In Business Receive Awards". East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire).
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