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 patient and fundraiser Beth Gallagher wearing a Christie Charity t-shirt that reads "Join The Christie against cancer".

Beth Gallagher, Christie patient and fundraiser

“Cancer has changed my life and now I want it to change it in a positive way – doing this helps me to achieve that.”

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A photo of Natasha Holmes with her dad.

Natasha Holmes, Christie fundraiser

“You don't realise how many people around you cancer effects and how much support The Christie offer. We are so lucky to have it so close to where we live.”

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A photo of Christie fundraiser Kat Watson wearing a skydive outfit, a logo in the bottom-right corner reads 'Black Knights Skydiving Centre: No Limits'.

Kat Watson, Christie fundraiser

“When people ask me what it's like being a long-term patient at The Christie, I describe it as being like a family… I know that I will get the best care with the best staff and by doing my skydive, I feel like I have given a little bit back.”

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A photo of Christie patient and fundraiser Jeanette Joyce sitting on a bike wearing a Christie cycling jersey and sunglasses.

Jeanette Joyce, Christie fundraiser

“I haven’t seen the route yet… I am really not looking forward to too many hills, particularly towards the end of the ride!”

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A photo of Christie fundraiser Courtney Dobson sitting on a bench with her dad, Darren Walker and a statue.

Courtney Dobson, Christie fundraiser

“[The Christie] have done some amazing work with my dad, helped him through the tough times and picked him up. We couldn’t thank them enough as he wouldn’t be here right now without them.”

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A photo of Christie fundraiser Michelle Foster holding a banner with a woman, a man and a small child. The small child is sitting on a bike, which is behind the banner. The banner reads, "Thank you for supporting the Young Oncology Unit at The Christie. In memory of Josh Hallam, forever loved."

Michelle Foster, Christie fundraiser

“I am running for The Christie Charity so other young people can receive the support and care they need during the most difficult time in their young lives.”

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A photo of Christie fundraiser Juliet Hardy-Wilson with her daughter Bea and her mum either side of her.

Juliet Hardy-Wilson, Christie fundraiser

“I have signed up for the sky dive for The Christie! They have been a huge part of my family’s life over the last few years, so I wanted to give something back to them.”

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The Morris family, Christie fundraisers

“For myself, the reason for doing the Festive Dash was to help raise money to support the fabulous work that The Christie does.”

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Dylan Taylor, Christie fundraiser

“Living with Addison’s Disease hasn’t been the easiest at times, but the staff at The Christie have helped me immensely to live with it.”

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