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They achieved this by donating clothes they no longer fit into to the charity's shops. The initiative was part of the annual Big Slimming World Clothes Throw event, which sees members across the UK donate clothes, shoes, and accessories they have slimmed out of. Amanda's Letchworth Slimming World groups, who meet weekly at The Central Methodist Church Hall, collected 143 bags to support life-saving research.
Slimming World consultant Amanda Dickinson, who runs the Letchworth groups, said: "It’s always a pleasure to see the excitement in group when The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw comes around. The initiative was part of the annual Big Slimming World Clothes Throw event, which sees members across the UK donate clothes, shoes, and accessories they have slimmed out of. (Image: Slimming World) "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." The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw not only raises funds but also raises awareness about the link between maintaining a healthy weight and reducing the risk of 13 different types of cancer.
Slimming World members in Letchworth Garden City have raised more than £4,200 for Cancer Research UK. (Image: Slimming World) Amanda 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 various 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.
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