# X-Factor star to sing for eating disorder charity

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/09/10/xfactor-star-sing-eating-disorder-charity/
- Published: 2007-09-10T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Chico Slimani, the X-Factor contestant who achieved a number one single in March
2006, is to raise funds for eating disorder charity beat by performing live in 12
counties over 12 hours.
His upcoming single ‘Curvy Cola Bottle Baby’ is also intended
to help raise further awareness of the issues the charity addresses by promoting
a healthy body image.

A beat spokesperson said: “We welcome the message Chico is putting across through
his music – people suffering from an eating disorder find the media and fashion 
industry’s portrayal of size zero unhelpful and discouraging when they themselves
are

battling against an illness which can destroy lives.

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“Drawing the public’s attention to the negative aspects in this way is a very positive
act in raising awareness and ultimately helping people beat their eating disorder”.

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