Hatfield: Slimming World to host fundraiser for cancer charities

Along with being an incredible opportunity to raise money for worthwhile causes, Slimming World members will donate clothes they’ve slimmed out of.

This year, Slimming World members and the surrounding community are coming together on Saturday, April 15, from 10am to 3pm at the Hopfields pub in Hatfield. 

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Liz Hamilton lost 3 and half stone thanks to a Slimming World programme. (Image: Slimming World)

Members will be donating to Cancer Research UK and Irish Cancer Society shops for a chance of winning a prize. 

Any member who finds a golden bag will be entered into a prize draw to win one of five ‘Luxury Shopping Experiences’ in London.  

This includes a personal styling experience, £500 in shopping vouchers and an overnight stay in a central London hotel. Ten runners up will also win £100 shopping vouchers.

Members will be taking their purple bags full of clothes to the Hopsfield carpark . (Image: Slimming World)

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A spokesperson for Slimming World said: "Being overweight doesn’t mean that you’ll definitely develop cancer. But if you are overweight you are more likely to get cancer.

Liz Hamilton before and after she lost 3 and half stone. (Image: Slimming World)

"Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight could prevent around 22,800 cases of cancer every year in the UK and reduce the risk of 13 types of cancer."

Since 2013, Slimming World members have donated over £18 million worth of pre-loved items to Cancer Research thanks to this event.