Fundraiser stories

A photo of a large group of people wearing Christie Charity t-shirts and sashes.

“As a family, we felt a great sense of achievement as we worked together to raise money for such a worthy cause. We received such lovely and positive feedback from friends, family and the community that hadn't seen each other for a long time.”

Liz Hodgkinson Jones, Christie fundraiser

A photo of Christie fundraisers Jonny and Holly Crebbin wearing Christie running tanks tops at the Great Manchester Run.

Read why father and daughter duo Holly and Jonny are taking on the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon on Sunday 18 May 2025 after taking on the Great Manchester Run 10k in 2023.

Holly and Johnny Crebbin, Christie fundraisers

A photo of Gemma and Gary Knowles with their daughter on their wedding day.

“The Christie made a significant, life-changing difference to our lives, we would love to think our donation goes some way to making a similar impact on others in a situation like ours.”

Gemma and Gary Knowles, Christie supporters

2 photos; on the left, a photo of Christie fundraisers Rebecca and Phil Hibberd at a running track; on the right, a photo of Christie fundraiser Paul Rae in a field.

“I have chosen to raise money for The Christie Charity who are an amazing organisation whose tireless work has been able to provide invaluable help to countless people in their hour of greatest need.”

Rebecca and Phil Hibberd and Paul Rae, Christie fundraisers

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

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

Beth Gallagher, Christie patient and 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.”

Natasha Holmes, 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.”

Kat Watson, Christie fundraiser

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

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

Jeanette Joyce, Christie fundraiser

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

“[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.”

Courtney Dobson, Christie fundraiser

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