70 for 70 magazine

70 GREAT MANCHESTER RUN 70 FOR 70 In recognition of 70 years of the NHS, The Christie charity recruited 70 members of staff to conquer this year’s Great Manchester Run!

As part of the ’70 Staff for 70 Years’ team, employees from all areas of The Christie took part, each with their own motivations for taking on the challenge. From pharmacy staff to research associates, all 70 members of the team took to the city centre streets, all in the distinctive blue charity t-shirts, to run, jog or walk the 10km distance whilst raising funds and celebrating this fantastic NHS milestone. The team was led by Christie consultant, Dr Was Mansoor, who has previously taken part in the run numerous times. He said: “The NHS is an institution we are all proud to be

part of, and this is a wonderful milestone to celebrate. What better way than to come together and show the true team spirit with colleagues joining together to raise money to further improve services.” Another team member was Jason Simons, a trainee nurse practitioner in surgery, whose partner has also been treated at The Christie. He said: “I’m really proud to work at The Christie and I’m proud to be part of the 70 for 70 team. Many of my friends and family have been touched by cancer and this is my way of saying thank you.” Well done to all of our 70 for 70 runners!

“The NHS is an institution we are all proud to be part of, and this is a wonderful milestone to celebrate.”

Dr Was Mansoor, Christie consultant

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