EARLS Colne slimmers are preparing to hold their own Slimming World does Race for Life event to help them raise funds for Cancer Research UK. 

The 20 participants, who are all members of the Earls Colne Slimming World group, will be will be completing the run at Earls Colne Millenium Green, Earls Colne on Saturday at 10am

Having lost weight and become more active with the support of their weekly group, the members are encouraging local people to join in the fun by taking part or cheering them on from the sidelines. 

As well as raising money for a great cause, the slimmers want to spread the important message that managing a healthy weight could reduce the risk of developing ten different types of cancer. 

Slimming World Consultant Wendy Chandler, who runs the Earls Colne group every week at The Colne Valley Golf Club, said: “Taking part in an event like this can seem like a big challenge at first and many of my members would never have dreamed of taking part before losing weight. 

"At Slimming World, though, we encourage taking activity step-by-step, and at our own pace, until it becomes an enjoyable part of our daily routine. 

"Now many of my members absolutely love keeping active in lots of different ways and, whether it’s walking, cycling, Zumba or washing the car, they find it gives their weight loss a boost too. 

"In our group we all support each other to take gradual steps to live a healthier and more active life and now they’re raring to show just how much of a difference their weight loss has made. 

“We’re calling on people in Earls Colne to join in whether they take part on the day, sponsor a friend or loved one or cheer them along the course. 

"Anyone who wants to take part can walk, jog or run the distance, as long as they cross the finish line we don’t mind. 

“Hopefully the event will inspire more people to get active and improve their health, while also raising awareness of the link between obesity and cancer. Money raised will go towards an amazing cause, helping Cancer Research UK to fund pioneering, life-saving research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all cancers.”

The Earls Colne group’s race is part of a national event happening across all Slimming World groups between July 9 and 24. 

The race is not competitive, and those taking part can choose the distance they’d like to cover – and can either walk, run or jog. 

For more information about the Earls Colne Slimming World group or their Slimming World does Race for Life event contact Wendy Chandler on 07941 965832.