Super slimmers in Congleton, Sandbach and surrounding areas are helping a cancer charity - after shedding weight. 

A group of consultants from Congleton, Sandbach and Holmes Chapel and Slimming World groups, have donated 186 bags of clothing worth around £4,500 to Cancer Research UK. 

And there to help them celebrate were the Mayor and Mayoress, Rob and Helen Moreton, who were amazed and impressed by the generosity of the members. 

The slimmers, who took part in 'The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw', dropped off the bags at Cancer Research UK's Congleton shop in Bridge Street.  

Slimming consultant, Sharon Pipe, sitting on top of the donated bags. (Photo: Sharon Pipe)

Slimming World Consultant who runs the Sandbach Saturday group, 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 Cancer Research UK, 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.  

Overweight and obesity is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer in the UK and more than one in 20 cancer cases are caused by excess weight. 

Sharon Pipe with the Mayor and Mayoress. (Photo: Sharon Pipe)

Sharon 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 Cancer Research UK 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." 

(Photo: Sharon Pipe)

Over the years, Slimming World has raised more than £20 million for Cancer Research UK through a variety of campaigns including The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw and supporting the charity's Race for Life event series.  

Last year, Slimming World members, Consultants and head office staff raised over £1 million for Cancer Research UK through The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw and are aiming to make this year even bigger and better.