Members of Bridlington Slimming World groups have held a ‘Clothes Throw’ in aid of charity.
Members were encouraged to celebrate their weight losses by donating the clothes that no longer fit them (and that they know they’ll never need again) to help raise more desperately needed funds for Slimming Worlds charity partner, Cancer Research UK.
Slimming World Consultant Sue Balaban explained: “Our Big Slimming World Clothes Throw, gave members a chance to celebrate the difference that they’ve made to their health and the reduced risk of a range of health conditions including cancer, whether they’ve dropped one dress or waist size, or six!”
Since 2013, Slimming World members have donated over £17m worth of pre-loved items to Cancer Research UK shops.
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Sue added: “If you are overweight you are more likely to get cancer than if you are a healthy weight. Your exact risk
will depend on lots of factors, including things you can’t change such as your age. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight could prevent around 22,800 cases of cancer every year in the UK, and reduce the risk of 13 types of cancer such as cancers of the breast, bowel, uterus, ovaries and gall bladder.”
The Bridlington group have so far donated 92 bags in total worth approximately £2,760.
To find out more about joining Sue’s Slimming World group, contact Sue on 07842454250 or just pop along to Bridlington Rugby Club on Tuesdays at 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 5.30pm or 7pm.
