The Christie is set to celebrate its expertise and achievements over the last 120 years in the Manchester Day Parade on 10^th June.

A walking float of patients, staff, volunteers, and the Manchester Show Choir will celebrate The Christie's dedication to innovative cancer research, treatment and education in the annual parade.

Since 1892, The Christie has been synonymous with treating people with cancer and has, since then, instigated many world breakthroughs such as the 'Manchester System' of radium treatment in the 1920's, the world's first trial of Tamoxifen for breast cancer and the world's first use of cultured bone marrow to treat leukaemia. Today, The Christie continues its developments, including the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) and the recent go ahead for the Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) centre, which will open in 2017, and treat young patients and children with the world's most advanced form of radiotherapy.

A whole host of patients - past and present - and volunteers with strong connections to The Christie will be part of the parade. One individual joining The Christie float is former patient Dominic Richards from Altrincham.  He said:

"I was successfully treated at The Christie for testicular cancer. I'm still here because I acted promptly and although I have to thank The Christie for the fantastic care that was given to me, the real reason I'm alive today is because my cancer was diagnosed and treated early. Everyone knows someone who died of cancer, I'm living testament that you can live through it too."

Taking part for the third year in a row, Stephen Anderson of The Christie charity said:

"The atmosphere on the day is truly heartwarming and we can't wait to take to the streets again. We'll be there to celebrate the amazing medical triumphs The Christie has managed to lead across the world and also the individuals and their families who have bravely faced their diagnosis. It's also an ideal way for us to celebrate and thank those who continue to support us."

The Manchester Show Choir will perform popular uplifting songs for the crowd to sing along with.  Keep a look out for The Christie float this Sunday 10^th June.

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