Supporter stories

Our amazing supporters never fail to surprise us with the incredible ways they raise money for The Christie Charity. Read their stories to see how they've gone above and beyond for cancer patients and their loved ones.

A photo of Christie fundraiser Matt Heywood on top of snowy Mount Toubkal wearing a hard hat and holding an ice pick.

Matt Heywood, Christie fundraiser

“Climbing to the top of these mountains for both yourself and others in need is such a big reward.”

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A photo of Mark Love, Christie fundraiser, wearing a Christie Charity t-shirt and standing in front of a Team Christie background.

Mark Love, Christie fundraiser

“I would encourage everyone to take just one more step – in life, in challenges, in asking for help, in recruiting others.”

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A photo of Christie supporter Sandra and her husband Dave at The Christie on their wedding day on the left; on the right, a photo of Sandra dressed as Father Christmas.

Sandra Duckworth, Christie fundraiser

“I feel it is important to keep raising money for The Christie so they can continue their amazing work with the help of new groundbreaking equipment.”

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A photo of a group of trekkers on top of a mountain.

Lorraine Roche, Christie fundraiser

"Helping to raise funds by taking part in something like this is simply a joy. It keeps hitting you that you really are doing, you really can do, something to make a real difference."

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A photo of Christie Charity fundraisers Hayley Miller and Monika. Monika is wearing a bicycle helmet and both women are wearing rain jackets.

Hayley Miller and Monika Madecka, Christie fundraisers

“Giselle has had cancer treatment in other hospitals but from the moment she arrived at The Christie, she has felt incredibly well supported and cared for across the entire team.”

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A photo of a large group of people wearing Christie Charity t-shirts and sashes.

Liz Hodgkinson Jones, Christie fundraiser

“As a family, we felt a great sense of achievement as we worked together to raise money for such a worthy cause. We received such lovely and positive feedback from friends, family and the community that hadn't seen each other for a long time.”

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A photo of Christie fundraisers Jonny and Holly Crebbin wearing Christie running tanks tops at the Great Manchester Run.

Holly and Johnny Crebbin, Christie fundraisers

Read why father and daughter duo Holly and Jonny are taking on the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon on Sunday 18 May 2025 after taking on the Great Manchester Run 10k in 2023.

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A photo of Gemma and Gary Knowles with their daughter on their wedding day.

Gemma and Gary Knowles, Christie supporters

“The Christie made a significant, life-changing difference to our lives, we would love to think our donation goes some way to making a similar impact on others in a situation like ours.”

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2 photos; on the left, a photo of Christie fundraisers Rebecca and Phil Hibberd at a running track; on the right, a photo of Christie fundraiser Paul Rae in a field.

Rebecca and Phil Hibberd and Paul Rae, Christie fundraisers

“I have chosen to raise money for The Christie Charity who are an amazing organisation whose tireless work has been able to provide invaluable help to countless people in their hour of greatest need.”

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