Local Slimming World members and consultants show support for Irish Cancer Society
Members and consultants of Slimming World Mullingar, Kinnegad and Edgeworthstown came together at the end of August to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society and together the total they made was €1,095. Slimming World supports the Irish Cancer Society as one of its charity partners.
The event took place at the Mullingar parkrun, the weekly 5km community event in which participants walk, jog, volunteer or even spectate. It takes place every Saturday at 9.30am on the Old Trail near Newbrook Bridge.
Caroline Toal, consultant, explained that Slimming World’s physical activity support programme, Body Magic, was “designed to help members find a new groove of active habits”.
“It isn’t about tracking steps or throwing your all into a workout (unless you want to, of course!) – it’s much more. It’s an activity programme that meets our members exactly where they are right now. Through our Body Magic programme, we help our members to create new active habits that they can stick to and, most exciting of all, help them maintain their dream weight once they get there.”
John Quinn (consultant) says Body Magic brings results that are so much more than just burning a few extra calories. “Getting more active will benefit your weight loss and overall health – like sleeping better, improved mental wellbeing, improved shape and posture, stronger bones and muscles, a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, to stay fit and healthy as you get older and a better-adjusted appetite. The benefits of moving more is a really positive step in the right direction.”
Their colleague consultant Cathriona Tobin said “it has been a pleasure to come together to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society”.
“That was the second fundraising event in 2025 where our incredible members have rallied in support of this vital cause.
“In April, our members generously donated 475 bags of clothes they had slimmed out of – an inspiring act of giving that reflects the heart of our community. To date, Slimming World Ireland has raised €204,725.00 for the Irish Cancer Society, and we are delighted to be adding even more through this latest event.
Slimming World groups in this area
Caroline Toal, Mondays, Mullingar Park Hotel, at 4pm, 5.30pm and 7pm
Caroline Toal, Tuesdays, St Mary’s Community Centre and Sports Hub, Granard Road, Edgeworthstown 5.30pm and 7pm
Cathriona Tobin, Wednesdays, Mullingar Park Hotel, at 9.30am, 11am, 5.30pm and 7pm
John Quinn, Thursdays, Band Hall, at 9am, 10.30am, 5.30pm and 7pm.
Cathriona Tobin, Thursdays, Kinnegad/Coralstown GAA Club, Kinnegad, at 5.30pm and 7pm