WHAT LEGACY WILL YOU LEAVE BEHIND? | LAUREN WASSER

WHAT LEGACY WILL YOU LEAVE BEHIND? | LAUREN WASSER | TEDxLausanneWomen

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Our responsibility is to be transparent and teach the younger generations to speak up and learn from our experiences. What are we doing with this life to make it a better one for future generations? “My goal is to keep going and reach as far as possible to beat all odds placed before me.”
In 2012, Lauren contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) through the use of a tampon. The complications of the bacterial infection left her facing a 1% chance of survival and ultimately led to the loss of both of her legs. Following her second amputation in 2018, she showcased her “new legs” at New York Fashion Week where Vogue magazine aptly named her “fashion’s girl with the golden legs.” Since her life-threatening experience, Lauren has reinvented her career and dedicates her life to educating women about TSS. An inspiring role model, she provides an on-going demonstration that beauty can be found in diversity and a person’s uniqueness. Lauren’s amputation and ground-breaking modeling career are not the only things that define her. Lauren is a passionate activist for women’s body awareness and health, an actress, and an athlete, currently preparing to run the New York City Marathon. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@danmarquez3971 4 жыл бұрын

Upfront, we will always love Lauren; she is a champ that has saved lives against greedy companies! For those who do not know, TSS is Toxic Shock Syndrome caused by an out-of-control staphylococcus aureus infection. Dangerous tampons can trigger TSS by breeding staph and scratching the protective lining. Many times there is a contributing immuno-dysfunction caused by genetics, mannose binding lectin deficiency, nutrient deficiency, flora imbalance, or excess consumption of NSAIDS.

@Surfhound 4 жыл бұрын

She has always had tenacity and a huge self confidence. We watched her recreate a Michael Jackson dance at a wedding like 25 years ago for over 10 minutes. It was almost comical but showed her true personality.

@gigiwin2932 3 жыл бұрын

God is so good, wow what a story! He saw your heart an know you will change the World, rescue so much Girls and Women. Thank you for your courage 🤲🙌🙏🥰😎⚘