Specialist cancer centre, The Christie, has welcomed two highly regarded business minds as non-executive directors to the Trust's board.

Barrie Bernstein, who is well known for Bolton based kitchen manufacturers, Bernstein Group PLC, joins with Pat Loftus, who is currently North West Practice Senior Partner at Deloitte.

Barrie Bernstein, who has fundraised for The Christie charity since 1993, comments on becoming a non-executive director:

"The Christie has always been a cause I truly believe in, and I have since lost my wife Frances to cancer and been through chemotherapy myself, bringing it even closer to my heart.  The Christie is a world-class organisation with a wonderful charity and I'm honoured to have been accepted onto the board."

Pat Loftus of Deloitte, adds:

"The Christie is not only an exceptional Trust boasting specialist experts and world firsts, it is also a charity with many loyal supporters.  To have such a prestigious centre on our doorstep in Manchester is something the local community should both be proud of and actively support." 

Lord Keith Bradley, chairman of The Christie, said:

"As two well-respected individuals in the region, we are delighted to have their expertise on our board.  With our planning for our 20:20 Vision progressing and the recent go ahead on our Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) centre, as well as many other developments, this is a key time to be joining us.  We are continuing to deliver excellent services in treatment, research and education and are looking forward to this additional support in the new financial year."

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