
Rachel Stevens, Christie fundraiser
“The staff at the Christie were amazing. They were kind and supported and made me feel relaxed during the treatment.”

Beverley Fernandez, Christie fundraiser
“I’m really looking forward to being able to take on the Zip Slide after COVID... I’m doing this in Elliot’s memory and for all those we have lost and those young adults and children suffering with all types of cancer."

Charlotte Logie, Christie fundraiser
“This race isn’t for everyone, but for me it was the perfect channel for my grief and loss and my way to give back to The Christie.”

Ellie, Niamh and Matthew, Christie fundraisers and staff members
“We all work at The Christie, and we all get to see the great work that goes on there. It’s quite inspiring to see the effect it has on people, and on people we know as well.”

Rob and James, Christie fundraisers
“[We] originally signed up to run the Manchester Marathon in April 2022 as we love a challenge… We have both had family members who have been diagnosed with cancer and so we have decided to raise money for The Christie in support of their battle against cancer.”

Chris Owen, Christie fundraiser
“It’s a huge thank you to The Christie for the fact that I’m even here to think about tackling The Grindleford Gallop... I could barely stagger by the end, so I picked a hard enough challenge!”

Mat Wheelhouse, Christie fundraiser
“I am in awe of the research that The Christie does into cancer treatments and want to support it not only because it is a local cause to me, but because the effects of the research done there can be felt worldwide.”

Lyndsey Griffiths, senior teenage and young adult clinical nurse specialist
"The earlier you catch [Ewing Sarcoma] and the earlier you start treatment, the more beneficial it’s going to be for the patient.”
