Show-stopping singers Marcus Collins and Jaz Ellington are topping the bill at The Christie charity's annual ball in October.

Liverpool-born Marcus Collins shot to fame when he came second in the last series of the X-Factor and Jaz Ellington reached the semi final of the BBC's new talent show The Voice.

The Christie charity is hosting its glamorous annual ball on Saturday 13^th October, at The Point, Lancashire Cricket Club, which is raising money to help cancer patients at The Christie, a specialist cancer centre in Manchester.

Marcus Collins said; "Occasions like this make me very proud that I'm now doing what I love to do - performing, and coming from the North West it's a pleasure to know funds raised on the night will be helping cancer patients in this region and beyond."

This year, The Christie Charity Ball is raising vital funds for patients treated for cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma on The Christie's haematology and transplant unit (HTU).

Chief Executive at The Christie Caroline Shaw said; "Our charity ball promises to be a spectacular night. Not only can guests look forward to an incredible evening but they will also be raising vital funds for such an important cause.

"We never stand still at The Christie - and central to all our plans are our cancer patients. That is why we are building a new state-of-the-art haematology and transplant unit which will improve care for patients treated for cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma.

"It will also enable us to treat more patients undergoing transplants and other treatments in specialist accommodation. Your support really does help save lives and I would be delighted to welcome you to such a special night on The Christie calendar."

The exclusive evening gets underway with champagne and cocktails, followed by a fabulous four course meal with fine wines. On the night guests can take part in an auction to win money-can't-buy experiences and prizes.

The current HTU at The Christie is frequently close to capacity and the need for inpatient accommodation is in constant demand. Alongside a drive to replace its existing teenage cancer unit, The Christie is building a new integrated treatment centre combining the two units.

Tickets for the ball are available to buy now priced from £125. A range of table packages are available. Click here for more information.

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