Slimmers clear out their closets for charity

Slimmers in the Antrim and Ballymena are are dropping pounds and bagging up all the clothes theyve slimmed out of to raise money for a good cause in The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw. Pictured are some of the local Slimming World consultants and members.

Members of the local Slimming World groups have spring-cleaned their closets and are donating the clothes that no longer fit their new slimline figures to the Cancer Research UK shop in Ballymena.

Donna, who runs the group which meets at Templepatrick Primary School every Monday, says members were delighted to get behind the cause and jumped at the chance to recycle their old tops, dresses, trousers, skirts and more.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw is a nationwide fundraising drive that sees Slimming World members across the UK donating clothes to Cancer Research UK, Slimming World’s charity partner for 2013. Each bag of clothes collected could raise up to £25.

Donna said: “Members in groups in the Ballymena/Antrim area have lost almost 2,500 stone since January this year and they’re feeling fantastic!

“Lots of people have dropped down clothes sizes and their wardrobes are full of clothes that are too big and baggy now. And they’re happy to give them away because they know that they’re never going to need them again!

“Our Food Optimising plan isn’t a diet that members follow for a little while and then ‘come off’ when they’ve reached their target weight.

“At group each week we support members to make healthy changes to the way they shop, cook and eat that they can keep up for life so they really do slim for good.”

Alywnne, who manages the Cancer Research UK shop in Ballymena, added: “We welcome clothes in all shapes, sizes and styles and were thrilled to receive such a huge donation of clothing from the local Slimming World group. It’s amazing to think that they’ve lost so much weight that they’ve all got so many clothes to clear out from their wardrobes.

“And we’re delighted that they’ve chosen to use their success to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The money their old clothes raise will make a huge difference to people fighting cancer.

“Although the final results are not in yet, we are estimating that the Slimming World Big Clothes Throw has raised an amazing £800,000 throughout the UK!”

Anyone who’d like to slim down like these generous Slimming World members is more than welcome at any of the local groups. To find your nearest group, visit www.slimmingworld.com or call 0844 897 8000.