Wicklow slimmers donate clothes now too big to raise close to €5,000

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw with the Irish Cancer Society is an annual event which takes place in Slimming World groups across Ireland and sees members donating clothes, shoes, and accessories that no longer fit.

The Slimming World Wicklow Town group who meet weekly upstairs in Ernies Bar collected 197 bags, worth around €4,925 for the Irish Cancer Society.

Slimming World Consultant Gráinne Reynolds, who runs the Wicklow town group, says she is so proud of how her members came together to support the charity, as well as to celebrate how far they’ve come on their own weight loss journeys.

She said: ”Every week I’m inspired by my members and their dedication and determination to achieve their weight loss goals. They’re just as enthusiastic when it comes to getting involved in events such as The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw too. I was bowled over by how many bags they filled with clothes that they’ve slimmed out of to raise money for such an important charity. What I really love is that they’re so confident they will never need these clothes again because they’ve made changes they can keep up for life.”

As well as raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society, the aim of the event is also to raise awareness of how maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of developing some types of cancer.

Grainne 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. The work that the Irish Cancer Society does to help those affected by cancer is vital. I’m so proud of my members for their passion towards this fundraising event as I know that their contributions will help the charity continue its life-saving research.”

Last year, Slimming World members, consultants and head office staff raised €181,500.00 for The Irish Cancer Society through The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw and are aiming to make this year even bigger and better.

Grainne’s Slimming World group is held Upstairs in Ernie’s Bar every Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. For more information or to join Grainne’s group either pop along or call her on 0871470704