Why I am including a gift in my Will

Find out why so many people are choosing this personal and powerful way to stand against cancer. We would love to hear from you if you have a story to share too. You can contact our legacy officer directly on 0161 446 3979, by email at the-christie.appeals.legacies@nhs.net or find us @TheChristie on Twitter.

A photo of Jayne, Norman and Pearl Howell standing in front of The Christie Charity's Tree of Hope and holding a graduation photo of Claire.

Claire Pearl Howell, Christie supporter

“Claire was such a kind and loving person. She would have been amazed at all the fantastic fundraising her family and friends have done in her memory to help others who face the daunting challenge of cancer.”

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A photo of Joan Stewart and her husband John Stewart.

James Stewart, Christie pledger and supporter

"Dad was a generous man and a big thinker. His generous and thoughtful nature will be remembered with the gift in his Will to The Christie Charity... I like the idea that my dad’s Will reflects his generosity for generations to come."

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A photo of former Christie patient and supporter Adele Adams sitting on a bench in the garden at The Christie.

Adele, Christie patient and supporter

“I should have died 4 times but thankfully I didn’t… I’m still here, and I have to thank the exceptional care at The Christie for that.”

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A photo of Christie supporter Linda in the art room at The Christie in front of one of her paintings of a beach scene.

Linda, Christie supporter

“One day, my gift will help others when they need a place like the art room to help them find hope, friendship, and creativity.”

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A photo of former Christie patient Hilda Grady in a formal outfit before she died.

Hilda, Christie patient and supporter

“My mum included a gift in her Will because The Christie saved her life. It was a thank you, and I know how grateful The Christie is for my mum’s gift.”

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Judith, Christie patient and supporter

“Gifts in Wills are extraordinary and generous. And particularly in an age where progress in medicine allows us all to live longer and to live longer purposefully."

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Cathy, Christie patient and supporter

“For my father [Chad], a gift in his Will was his investment in hope for the future, giving more people the chance to do what they love.”

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Sarah, Christie pledger and supporter

"You can’t put a price on what they gave me – but I’ve left them something in my Will."

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Claire, Christie pledger and supporter

"I have absolutely no doubt that the gift in my Will will be treated and used by The Christie in the right way for the right reasons."

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