Fundraiser stories

“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

"Thanks to the Christie I am able to look forward to the birth of my first grandchild to my son Scott and his wife Lauren, due in October."

Graham Heavyside, Christie patient

“I’m eternally grateful to The Christie. I’ve seen so many things I thought I would miss.”

Tracy Mason, Christie patient

“We wanted to try to help The Christie, who have been fantastic in not only her treatment but also supported her emotionally, in trying to raise funds to do more research into finding a cure for her and others affected by this horrible condition.”

Phil Bradbury, Christie supporter

“Supporting research is absolutely critical. Professor O’Dwyer and her team have helped to save so many lives already. The Academy of Surgical Oncology will help to take it to the next level.”

Toby Ward, former Christie patient

“When I first went on the trial, I didn’t think there was any hope… [now] I just feel like I’m living, I feel like I can plan ahead.”

“It’s always been our desire to fund projects that are on the ‘front line’ and will save patient lives.”

Nantwich Group, Christie fundraisers

“When you’re dealing with cancer and the complex treatments that come with it, the personal, local service makes a huge difference to the quality of your life.”

Helen Langan, Christie patient

“I would say to anyone who is in a position to donate to this, you’ll never know just how much of a difference you could make to other peoples. lives. So please help if you can.”