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47 We also said a big thank you to Gemma Kenney and Katie Swash who raised £20,341 from their ‘Balls 2 Cancer’ charity ball events. Gemma and Katie met in 2012 at The Christie when they were diagnosed with breast cancer and together they faced 14 months of treatment, before being put on a clinical trial which proved successful. Having become close friends for life, the ladies now support the clinical trials unit at the hospital to help increase survival rates in other patients. Together they have organised three fabulous charity balls, taken part in a sponsored skydive, the Great Manchester Run, bag packing at local supermarkets and much more! Now both in remission, Gemma and Katie are celebrating beating their original £20,000 fundraising target. Thank you both so much for your support, we think you’re amazing! FUNDRAISING FRIENDS RAISE OVER £20,000

Holding a Cuppa for The Christie can be as simple as inviting a few friends round for a catch-up over coffee and cake, or holding a bake-off in the office. www.christies.org/cuppa 48. CUPPA FOR THE CHRISTIE

49. BE IN IT TO WIN IT

50. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Be proud to say ‘I did it for The Christie’ – spread the word about your fundraising by using #ididitforthechristie

Take part in The Christie Lottery to give you the chance to win prizes up to £25,000. www.christies.org/lottery

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51. CHARITY OF THE YEAR

52. MATTHEW DYSON’S 365 CHARITY BALL

Nominating The Christie as your company’s charity of the year is a fantastic way to raise vital funds to help change the lives of cancer patients both now and in the future, and it is also a great way to engage your colleagues in fun activities and events. Email: companies@christies.org

Current patient Matthew Dyson wanted to thank The Christie for the care and treatment he has received and decided to hold his first ever fundraising event, a 365 charity ball. The event was held at The Lowry Hotel in November and raised an incredible £40,281. The money raised from this event will be directed to the haematology and transplant unit fund at The Christie.

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