SLIMMERS’ from Romsey and Chandler’s Ford have raised £15,000 for Cancer Research UK.

The Woodley, Romsey, North Baddesley and Chandler’s Ford Slimming World groups have collected 500 bags of clothes, shoes, homeware and accessories in one week as part of the Big Golden Slimming World Clothes Throw.

The bags will be donated to local Cancer Research UK shops as part of the national fundraising campaign which aims to raise awareness of how keeping a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer.

Each of the filled bags is worth around £30 to the charity, and this year’s campaign is aiming to beat the £3million raised in 2018.

Jo Jackson, who runs the Woodley & North Baddesley Slimming World groups said: “I can’t quite believe how many bags we managed to collect.

“I knew my members were amazing but I didn’t expect such an incredible level of effort – wow! “Seeing members donate their too-big clothes is just the cherry on top for me as a consultant.

“ What I find so special is seeing members transform before my eyes as they lose weight.

“So many people don’t know how much of a difference losing weight can make to health – including reducing the risk of developing a range of problems including some types of cancer.

“Hopefully this campaign and our efforts for charity will help inspire more people in Romsey & Surrounding areas to improve their health and change their lives by losing weight too. I’m so proud of my members and their efforts.

“They really do put their heart into everything they do. Whether it’s their weight loss, supporting each other each week or raising money for charity... they continually blow me away!”

Anyone who would like to find out more about the Big Golden Slimming World Clothes Throw is invited to get in touch with Jo by calling her on 07967141278