Slimming Out for a Cause: Belfast Slimmers' Fundraiser
Slimming Out for Charity
Two groups of Belfast slimmers have helped raise thousands of pounds for a cancer charity with clothes that no longer fit them. Slimming World members in Cairnshill and Carryduff raised nearly £9,000 for Cancer Research UK by donating almost 300 bags of clothes they’ve slimmed out of to the charity’s shops. The annual Big Slimming World Clothes Throw with Cancer Research UK takes place in Slimming World groups across the UK. It sees members donating good quality clothes, shoes, and accessories that no longer fit – and they’re confident they will never need them again.
Celebrating Victories and Supporting Research
Slimming World Consultant Sarah-Jane Middleton, who runs the Cairnshill and Carryduff groups, says she’s proud of how her members came together to support the charity and life-saving research, as well as to celebrate how far they’ve come on their own weight loss journeys. Sarah-Jane 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 realizing how many non-scale victories are happening in the background, like slimming down a clothes size or two.” She added: “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.” The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw also raises awareness of how maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of 13 different types of cancer. Obesity or being overweight is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer in the UK. Sarah-Jane 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.” Over the years, Slimming World has raised more than £25 million for Cancer Research UK through a variety of campaigns including The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw and supporting the charity’s Race for Life event series. Last year, Slimming World members, consultants and head office staff raised £2.9 million for Cancer Research UK through The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw initiative. Sarah-Jane’s Slimming World groups are held at Cornerstone Methodist Church, Four Winds every Thursday at 5:30pm and 7pm, and every Saturday at 8am and 9:30am. For more information or to join Sarah-Jane’s groups either pop along or call her on 07834392491 or for more information visit: www.slimmingworld.co.uk or call 0344 897 8000. Be is your home for all things lifestyle - from health and beauty, to work life and parenting, careers and cooking to fashion and features, and everything in between. So to make sure you don't miss out on the things that matter to you, we've created a brand-new newsletter pulling the best of Be's content together twice a week. To sign up, simply enter your email address here and we'll do the rest. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our Be lifestyle newsletter for all the latest showbiz, fashion, beauty, family features and more.