MEMBERS of Frodsham Slimming World have lost more than a whopping 3 stone between them – in bras!
The slimmers have donated their bras to the charity Smalls for All which aims to provide underwear to many poor African communities. The lack of underwear can cause not only health and hygiene problems but underwear is seen as a status symbol and offers a degree of security. Women who can afford underwear tend to be seen as having someone who cares for them – a husband, brother or father and are therefore not seen as vulnerable.
A total of 172 bras weighing 3 stone 4lbs have been donated by members of Slimming World in Frodsham – that’s a fantastic 129 metres of support to young African women.
Slimming World member Jenny Harper, who organised the ‘bra-athon’ said “It’s a fantastic response from Frodsham slimmers, I’m totally overwhelmed and would like to say a great big thank you to all.”
Consultant Julie McMorran, who runs four Slimming World groups in Frodsham, added “Our super-friendly slimming groups have been really keen to support this charity and their generosity is brilliant – they have done us proud.”
Slimming World offer six groups each week in Frodsham. Julie runs groups on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:00 and 7:00pm at Frodsham Community Centre in Fluin Lane. Fellow consultant Tracey Iwaniuk runs two groups on Mondays at 9:30 and 11:30am at Frodsham Youth Association, also in Fluin Lane.
For more information about Slimming World visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or contact Julie on 07977 214153 or Tracey on 0703 805010.
Further information about Smalls for All can be found at www.smallsforall.org.
Picture shows Slimming World Consultant Julie McMorran (left) and Slimming World member Jenny Harper (right) with just some of the bras donated.
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