Fundraiser stories

“To beat cancer requires help. That's where The Christie charity comes in. For me, fundraising for The Christie is about the future.”

Jason Gardner and Robbie Cross, Christie fundraisers

“Thanks to all the lovely staff, I am here to live another day and I am proud to support them by playing The Christie Lottery.”

John Harrop, Christie fundraiser

“I am privileged to be working at The Christie [as an integrated therapist] and would not be here if it were not for the funding of The Christie charity.”

Jayne Doyle, Christie supporter

“We will be forever thankful for everything that The Christie did for mum… this is why we feel so strongly in trying to help in whatever ways we can for this invaluable cause.”

Claire Bulcock, Christie supporter

“I received excellent care at The Christie and I want to help give something back… [I’m] aiming to complete a virtual Manchester to Blackpool bike ride on 12 September 2020.”

Steven O’Neill, Christie patient

“The Walk of Hope, along with The Christie, holds such a special place in my heart… and I want to give something back to The Christie for helping me along the [cancer] journey”

Danielle Kelleher, Christie supporter

“I have always been very proud to work at The Christie… I want to support it in any way I can, which is why I always choose to cycle for The Christie”.

Andy Pitt, Christie supporter

“Ever since my early first visits to The Christie, I have played The Christie lottery… it is able to fund further progress and research into the fight to find various treatments against cancer.”

James Mack, Christie fundraiser

“My mum and I have always wanted to raise money again for you. You saved her life from cancer."

Evie and Ellie England, Christie fundraisers

“The care I have had at the Christie has been second to none. The support I received when I was an inpatient and now that I am at home is invaluable.”

Ailsa McDonagh, Christie patient

“Cancer is a terrible disease and takes far too many people, but together we can help to continue the fight against it."

Sam Whelan, Christie fundraiser

"All of our lives have been touched by these diagnoses, either personally or professionally."

HPB/NET disease group, Christie supporters