Super slimmers in Bury St Edmunds raise £10,000 for Cancer Research UK by donating clothes that no longer fit

Super slimmers have turned their too-big clothes into big money — raising more than £10,000 for charity with hundreds of donated bags.

As part of the annual Big Slimming World Clothes Throw, slimmers across Bury St Edmunds donated 472 bags of clothes, shoes and accessories they have slimmed out of to Cancer Research UK shops.

Kelly Cooper, Slimming World consultant, said she was proud of her members for their efforts which has raised £10,925.

She said: “It’s always a pleasure to see the excitement in group when The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw comes around.

“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.”

Over the years, Slimming World has raised more than £25 million for Cancer Research UK through events like the Clothes Throw and Race for Life.

Last year, the Clothes Throw generated £2.9 million and the hope is to beat that total in 2025.

Along with raising funds, the event highlights how staying a healthy weight can lower the risk of 13 types of cancer.

Kelly 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.”