Wem and Whitchurch Slimming World members raise thousands

Members of Slimming World in the towns collected 137 bags of clothes that no longer fit them after their weight loss.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw is an annual event that sees members donate good quality clothes, shoes, and accessories that they are confident they will never need again.

Slimming World consultant Tina Price, who runs the Wem and Whitchurch groups, said she is pleased with how members have come together to support the charity and to recognise the progress they have made in their own weight loss journeys.

She said: "It’s always a pleasure to see the excitement in the group when The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw comes around.

"When you’re losing weight, it can be easy to focus on the number on the scales without realising how many non-scale victories are happening in the background, like our changing dress sizes and body shapes.

"This event celebrates those victories as it is all about members donating their old wardrobe while raising money for an important cause.

"It makes me so happy to see the confidence in my members as they commit to donating their larger clothes knowing they will never need them again, because they’ve made healthy changes they can maintain for life."

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Ms Price said the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw not only raises funds for Cancer Research UK but also highlights how maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of 13 different types of cancer.

She added: "Being overweight doesn’t necessarily mean that a person will develop cancer, but we know that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent a number of health conditions, including some types of cancer.

"I’m proud to host The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw at my Slimming World group to help Cancer Research UK continue its vital work."

Anyone interested in finding out more about Slimming World can visit the website.