Testimonials
Sarah Darlington, daughter and wife
"When I was 7 my father was
treated at Christie's. I'm 32 now and he's still with us and
leading an active life. Then, when a teenage friend who later
became my husband, developed Hodgkinsons Disease, Christie's gave
him help and hope. So you could say they gave me back the two most
important men in my life. You can't put a price on what they gave
me - but i've left them something in my Will."
Maureen Reid, ex-patient
"Eight years ago I discovered a lump in my right breast. I know
in my heart that i'm only alive today because of The Christie and
my own quick action. A future with my family and friends is their
legacy to me. My legacy to them is to leave a little something in
my will, to help them ensure a future for others".
Lady Margaret Holt, supporter
The Holt family, founders of Manchester brewers Joseph Holt Ltd,
became generous benefactors of the Hospital in the early years of
the 20th century. In 1914 Sir Edward Holt senior helped raise funds
to purchase radium for the Manchester and District Radium
Institute, eventually named the Holt Radium Institute in his
honour. The family tradition was continued by his son, Sir Edward
Holt junior, whose wife, Lady Margaret Holt, chaired Christie's
Women's Auxiliary Committee, later the Women's Trust Fund, from
1939-1977 and remained as its President until 1988. When she died
in 1997 she bequeathed her estate to The Christie, a legacy of over
£8 million.
Kenneth Robishaw , ex patient
Kenneth Robishaw from Oldham left a legacy of almost £100,000 to
The Christie charity following his death in February 2010.
Married and devoted to Joan for over 40 years, he was devastated
when she died of cancer in 1992, losing both his friend and soul
mate.
Legacy officer at The Christie charity, John Bremend, said; "We
are so grateful to mr Robishaw for his wonderful gesture. His gift
to our charity will go towards helping to fund vital cancer
research and extra services for cancer patients not just from
Oldham but across the North West. Leaving a gift in your will -
whatever the size - can make a real difference. Ken Robishaw leaves
a real legacy for future generations to come."
John Edward 'Ted' Morris , ex
patient
John Morris who died last year after a battle with cancer, has
left £350,000 in his will to help seven charities that were
important to him.
John was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2003 and underwent
treatment at The Christie. He died on the 30th June 2009 aged
86.
John's sister Lily Hunter who said; "My brother was a caring and
inspiring man who touched many people's lives. he was hardworking,
generous and had a heart of gold. I'm proud that this generosity
will help so many people in the future.
Pat Jones , supporter
Pat has lived in Cornwall for the greater part of her life, but
is leaving a legacy to our charity as her mother was treated here
for cervical cancer in 1958. Then Pat was 14 years old and her
mother was aged 48. The close family of dad james, mother Mary and
Pat were living in Accrington, Lancashire at the time.
Pat said; "I have never forgotten The Christie even though I
moved to Cornwall permanently in 1975 and my mother followed in
1978 after the death of my father.
"The family never forgot The Christie. My legacy represents our
family's gratitude for giving Mary an extra 43 years. I know that
she and father would have approved whole heartedly of my gift - in
the hope that it will help others as it did mary. We owed a great
deal to The Christie."
Mary Catherine Jones survived and lived into her 92nd year and
the cancer never returned.
If you would like to know more about leaving a gift, contact us
in confidence by calling John Bremend, Legacy Officer on 0161 918
7424, email john.bremend@christie.nhs.uk
*Please note models used for illustration purposes only.
