Fundraiser stories

"We always knew as a family that we wanted to give something back even after my son Dean sadly passed away."

Diane Thompson, Christie fundraiser

"Hospital charities like The Christie can go a long way towards plugging the gap."

Chris Outram, Chair of The Christie

"It felt amazing to help give something back to the place that helped us so much."

Debra Jamieson, Christie fundraiser

"The Christie charity go above and beyond to ensure my daughter Sophie is comfortable."

Tina Wyche, Christie fundraiser

"Running my first marathon is a small gesture to say thank you to the amazing people who work at this incredible hospital."

Elishia Clements, Christie fundraiser

“No parent should bury their child and every single person fighting any type of cancer deserves a chance and more research is desperately needed."

Beverley Fernandez, Christie fundraiser

“Our friends, family and colleagues are all supporting The Ella Project. I hope you will too because this project is the only hope of discovering more effective drug treatments for people like us.”

Ella Pinney, Christie patient

“I’m thrilled that the club is now in a position to help raise funds for such an amazing and life changing charity… [we’re] extremely proud to have The Christie doing the world-class work it does on our doorstep.”

West Didsbury and Chorlton FC, Christie fundraisers

“We are very lucky to live so close to this centre of contemporary excellence.”

Mark Hunter, Christie patient

“I am now on the road to recovery.” And with more proton beam therapy research, we will be able to help more patients.

Thomas, Christie patient

“We know the vitally important work that [The Christie] do and how challenging these times are and we wanted to do our bit."

Do Your Thing, Christie fundraisers

“When I rang the bell, it wasn’t just to mark the end of my treatment, it was to thank my wonderful family and the amazing staff at The Christie for all the support and care they have given me."

Graham Heavyside, Christie patient