SLIMMERS in Chelmsford banded together last month for a cancer charity – by donating over 200 bags of their unwanted clothes.
Members of the city's 15 Slimming World groups gave their unwanted garments, shoes and accessories to their local Cancer Research UK shop to raise funds – and wave bye-bye to their old, bigger clothes.
Consultant Emma Lodge said: "We support members to make healthy changes to the way they shop, cook and eat that they can keep up for life. We're delighted that our members are always so keen to pull together and support local good causes. Cancer touches so many people's lives so most people are keen to contribute."
Kate Shoard, a member from the Chelmer Village group who has lost 2st, 12lb since August, said: "I found it really liberating to get rid of all my old clothes and I'm not worried about ever needing them again because this is the new me now.
"It's great to know that the money raised from my donated items will go towards research to find better ways to treat cancer."
The 205 bags collected could raise around £6,000 for Cancer Research UK.
Visit www.slimmingworld.com or call Emma Lodge on 07887 692906 or 01245 464940.
