MEMBERS of a Slimming World group in Wrexham have joined forces to raise money for a hospice.

Throughout July, members of the club's consultants, Sue Vaughan's group, will be undertaking a 2,000 mile challenge in aid of Nightingale House Hospice, and have set up a Facebook page to log their achievements, as well as a JustGiving page to raise both money and awareness.

Sue Vaughan, said: "The challenge is being led by one of my members, Mia Thomas and in conjunction with our latest body magic moments challenge.

"When doing the maths, we worked out as 3.5 miles per person per day.

"I'm aware that a lot of us probably do more than that on the daily, but, I wanted to make sure the goal was achievable for everybody, and that if we have any illnesses, the target is still obtainable.

"If we get close to the £1,000 target long before the end of the challenge, I will up it."

From July 1, the members, regardless if they have planned a daily walk, cycle or run, will send a screenshot to the group of their daily distance total, which serves as evidence.

Leader of the challenge, Mia Thomas, added: "In 2018, Nightingale House Hospice made an estimate that it would cost them over £3 million to run the hospice, which works out at over £8,000 per day.

"Since March, the hospice has been finding it increasingly hard to raise these funds, which ensure the best end of life care is given to their patients, and invaluable support offered to their families.

"The past three months have been hard on the world and everyone has had to try and cut back a bit, but if you can spare some change (every penny counts) please do - these patients need our support now, more than ever."

To make a donation, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/2000milesinjuly