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Hats Off! North West creatives unite for bold bucket hat competition in support of The Christie Charity

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A photo of Tony O'Dwyer riding a bike along the Blackpool promenade with a Basil Brush toy on the front of his bike; a sign above him reads "Well done Team Christie".

Manchester to Blackpool bike ride co-founder hopes to reconnect with fellow cycling pioneers for the event’s 40th anniversary

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A photo of Sarah with her dad David at her graduation.

Daughter’s million-step challenge in memory of her dad

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A photo of Leah with her boyfriend, Kieran - they are both wearing Christie Charity t-shirts reading 'Join The Christie against cancer'.

Young cancer patient walked Great Manchester Run to thank her hospital for lifesaving care

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A photo of Christie nurses Rasleen Sharma, Rhiana Smith and Abbie Gunton wearing Christie Charity t-shirts and holding a sign that reads '#TeamChristie'; they are standing in front of a field.

8 nurses skydive to support cancer patients

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A photo of Christie radiographers Kiyan and Dayna wearing their decorated scrubs and sitting on a bench with young Christie patient Esmai Evans.

Christie radiographers run Manchester 10k in scrubs decorated by their young cancer patients

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A photo of Dr Sara Valpione, Dr Emma Searle, and Mr Paul Sutton.

3 pioneering researchers are the faces of a new fundraising campaign for The Christie Charity

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A rare chance to own original costumes from Peaky Blinders while supporting The Christie Charity

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A photo of Peter Hook at the 2023 Great Manchester Run.

Hooky takes on his 14th Great Manchester Run for The Christie Charity

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A photo of Christie patient Zac Hinchcliffe and his wife Danni in running clothes, with their baby Fenn in a push chair. The 3 are in a park at a parkrun event, a sign reads 'parkrun Phoenix'.

Ecologist runs marathon for hospital that helped him witness his son’s birth

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A photo of Claire White and Chantal Neal standing at the coast with the tide out; small boats can be seen in the background.

A marathon challenge to honour a friend

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A photo of Christie patient Demisha Patel standing on a hill.

Psychological service offering support to young cancer patients at The Christie

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A photo of Dr Sacha Howell standing outside The Christie art room in front of photo of Sarah Harding which reads 'The darkest nights produce the brightest stars'.

Sarah Harding's legacy continues to make an impact

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A photo of Mike Rooney, Dr Eleni Vrana and Nigel Tobias outside The Christie Charity building.

Loving husband honours his wife’s memory

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A photo of Christie TARGET trial patient Pamela Garner Jones.

A pioneering study transforming cancer care in the UK

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A photo of Christie patient Liz Bates standing in a garden.

Game-changing cancer service reduces hospital admissions and improves quality of life

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A photo of Christie patient Laura Fazackerley with her family at a wedding.

Time-saving local blood testing service enhances patient care in Wigan

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A photo of Annie Fields with husband Daniel Fenech-Soler and baby Francis.

Groundbreaking trial offers hope to cancer patients

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A photo of Pat Mountford, the artist in residence at The Christie, standing in front of a painting by a Christie patient.

Christie patients’ artwork marks World Cancer Day

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A photo of a group of women showing medals to the camera at The Christie Charity Night of Neon event.

Get your glow on for The Christie

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A photo of Manchester Cancer Research Centre’s Sally Best and consultant Dr Sacha Howell standing in front of the Sarah Harding plaque at The Christie.

Sarah Harding’s consultant takes part in 5K fundraiser for her breast cancer research

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A photo of former Christie patient and Christie Charity supporter Lea Abell in a Christie Charity t-shirt.

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Last updated: June 2025