SLIMMERS from all over the West Devon area have been donating the clothes they have slimmed out of to The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw in support of Cancer Research UK.

The Tavistock. Yelverton and Okehampton Slimming World groups have collected 286 bags of the clothes, shoes and accessories from members who slimmed out of their old wardrobes and feel confident they’ll never need their ‘before’ clothes again. With each bag worth around £25 to the charity, slimmers have raised around £7,150 for the charity.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw aims to increase awareness of how keeping a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer. The event has been supported by the singer and TV presenter, Peter Andre, who is a joint ambassador for the campaign and founder of his own Cancer Research UK fund after sadly losing his brother to cancer.

Last year, slimmers across the UK raised £2.1-million through donations and this year it’s hoped the event will smash that target and raise £3-million for Cancer Research UK.

Tracy who runs groups in Tavistock on a Thursday has collected 50 bags, Laura who runs groups in Yelverton on a Wednesday collected 61 bags, Zoe who runs groups on a Tuesday and Wednesday morning in Okehampton collect 85 bags and Kelly who runs group in Okehampton on Wednesday night and Thursday morning collect 90 bags.

Zoe said: ‘The members never fail to amaze us with their weight loss results week after week and it has been great to see so many bags of clothes donated through The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw.’

Kelly added: ‘This year’s Clothes Throw has been a fantastic success and I can’t believe just how many bags my members, their friends and families have managed to collect.’

Tracy said: ‘Lots of people don’t know that maintaining a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer. All of the wardrobes cleared and every donation made by our members, their friends and families will make a huge difference to Cancer Research UK and we’re so grateful for everyone’s support.’

Laura added: ‘The Clothes Throw has been a great chance for the members who have done so well to celebrate their amazing weight losses by saying goodbye to their ‘before’ clothes.’