Fundraiser stories

“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.”

“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.”

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

“[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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“I've thought about doing a skydive before, but previously thought I'd be too scared to freefall from a plane… This cause is close to my heart because my friend is receiving treatment at The Christie.”