Christie patient Caroline Smith has signed up for this year's Walk of Hope to say thank you to the experts at the specialist cancer centre in Manchester who saved her life.

Caroline, 39, from Macclesfield was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September 2010 and began her chemotherapy treatment at The Christie soon after.

Now she taking part in The Christie charity's annual Walk of Hope, with her mum, Susan Hulley, almost two years to the day she was diagnosed.

The Walk of Hope is a 10km evening stroll through the grounds of Tatton Park on Saturday 22^nd September.  The event sees family and friends uniting to honour the courage of loved ones battling cancer and remember those who have sadly passed away.  It is also a chance to say thank you for the care and treatment received, to celebrate and to raise vital funds for The Christie.

Caroline said; "The care I received at The Christie was absolutely fantastic. You can never be prepared for the moment you are told you have cancer, but from my first appointment I felt really cared for.

"The nurses are angels and do everything they can for you, which is why I wanted to raise money."

Caroline has been married for 15 years and works in the communications department at United Utilities in Warrington.

She added: "I wanted to do something big fundraising wise as I'm reaching 40 next year and I wanted to mark this milestone.

"My mum came with me for every treatment and I thought this would be a lovely walk we could do together. This was my way of saying thank you for saving my life, raising vital funds and enjoying a day out with my family."

Sporting events officer at The Christie charity, Emma Tilley, said; "Huge thanks to Caroline for taking part in this year's Walk of Hope. She is such as inspiration, and, as she says, it's an event where the whole family can get involved.

"We hope as many people as possible will sign up and join us on the day. Our Walk of Hope is always a moving occasion, but also a day full of love and support.

"All money raised at this event will go towards supporting cancer patients like Caroline and really does make a difference."

For more information about the Walk of Hope or to take part visit www.christies.org/walkofhope

 

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