Fundraiser stories

“I would say to anyone who is in a position to donate to this, you’ll never know just how much of a difference you could make to other peoples. lives. So please help if you can.”

“You know, without the donations, then you wouldn’t be able to pursue the trials, and try and get new medication to help people with cancer.”

"The earlier you catch [Ewing Sarcoma] and the earlier you start treatment, the more beneficial it’s going to be for the patient.”

"The Ewing Sarcoma patients that I’ve nursed are some of the most resilient and positive patients I’ve ever come across... but a new blood test for Ewing Sarcoma would lift the spirits of our patients and their families even more.”

“The Christie is an amazing charity providing lifesaving care for very sick patients. You never think it will happen to you or your family and without the help and generosity of people, many people wouldn't be given the chance of survival they deserve.”

“I did the questionnaire from the very beginning of my treatment. It’s great to know the doctors see them before your appointment, so they know what’s going on at that very moment.”

"The treatment I received from the Christie was amazing, I had a 5-day course of radiotherapy and the staff were fantastic, very caring and supportive throughout. They made me feel better, even on the tough days, I'd just like to say thank you to them."

“Breast cancer is biased towards women, and it would be great to put young women first and give something back to young women to help them at a particularly tough time.”

“Young women of a certain age shouldn't be going through what Sarah went through… Research is essential for us to change anything.”