Two Bridlington residents are aiming to be the ‘Biggest Losers in town by going head- to-head to see who can lose the most weight in six months.
After an initial weigh-in, the two gents tipped the scales with a combined total of 746 pounds in weight.
At the weigh-in last week, Shaun Hardy tipped the scales at 26 stone, 11 lbs and James Stroud was just four pounds lighter at 26 stone, 7 lbs.
As they lose weight they will both raise funds for their chosen charities.
James has chosen ‘MIND’ mental health charity which he says is massively important and relevant to all our lives
Shaun has chosen the Stroke Association in recognition of the life changing stroke that Clare, his partner, experienced.
James is a familiar face around Bridlington and the villages doing his delivery rounds for greengrocers Pro-Fruit which he runs with his family.
Shaun is an accountant with Smailes Goldie, based in Scarborough.
A spokesman said: “There will be lots of ways people can donate and help motivate the gents to go the extra mile and The Cue & Cushion will be giving £100 in vouchers to the winner as well as accepting a huge drop in our chocolate and crisp sales over the next 6 months – so please help the cause if you can.
To help raise further funds for the charities, three sweepstakes have been made available for anyone who wants to participate.
Sweepstake 1- Total weight loss for Shaun
Sweepstake 2- Total weight loss for James
Sweepstake 3- Combined weight loss for both contestants
Each entry is £2, or you can enter all three sweepstakes for £5. Half of the total raised from the sweepstakes will be split evenly among the three individual winners. The remaining half will be donated to the charities chosen by James and Shaun.
Alternatively, you can choose to sponsor the dieting duo directly by pledging a set amount or by pledging an amount per pound of weight lost over the course of 6 months.
“All money raised will be split between the two charities chosen by our “Biggest Loser” contestants, with a 60/40 split in favour of the overall winner.
“Thank you for your support and generosity in helping us make a difference for these worthy causes.” added the Cue and Cushion spokesman.
For further details contact James or Shaun directly. Alternatively the Cue and Cushion is on 01262 671000.
