Lauren Benton
Lauren Benton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 September 1988 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Activist |
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]
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
[edit]- ^ "'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.
- ^ "Leading Entrepreneur To Become First Ever Patron of BODY". Midlands Business News. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Lauren lost 11st in grip of body disorder but now she works to cure others". Derby Telegraph.
- ^ "Enterprising Women In Business Receive Awards". East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire).