Fundraiser stories

“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.”

“I started fundraising because I felt a duty to give something back for the treatment and care I was receiving.”

“Along with some very close friends, we agreed that we wanted to give back to The Christie and in turn help others access the best treatment. The Manchester 10k was the ideal as none of us are, were or will ever be runners, so a great challenge.”

“There are things that I have learnt from the last Trek the Alps - I will certainly be more prepared mentally for this challenge. It is tough but rewarding - you will be with a team of people that support you... above all, you will raise lots of money for this much needed charity.”

“When I saw the opportunity to give something back to the truly amazing Christie then it was a no brainer… your amazing donations will help this amazing hospital.”

“The Christie has been amazing throughout. The nurses and doctors couldn't do enough… the work they do is invaluable. As a family, we cannot thank them enough.”

“Together, we were the absolute dream team, we encouraged each other and at times literally dragged each other round, we couldn’t have got through it alone.”

“Thank you from the depth of our hearts for your donation to our wonderful charity… We are part of a wider team that supports all these patients and loved ones to battle and hopefully one day eradicate this awful disease.”

“Whilst I don’t feel that we could ever thank The Christie enough for everything they have done, [we] feel very lucky to be able to raise money for this wonderful hospital by participating in the Great North Run.”