70 for 70 magazine

Boot out Breast Cancer was formed by Debbie Dowie in 2010 after being diagnosed with breast cancer. September saw their Gatsby Glamour ball in aid of The Christie. The ball managed to raise an outstanding £125,000 and we were also delighted when they announced a two year fundraising partnership with The Christie. 6. GATSBY BALL BRINGS IN £125,000

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7. WHAT A MARATHON EFFORT! For three years now Vicky Lampard has run the Chester Half Marathon with her amazing team of friends and family. The team run in support of Vicky’s mum and so far they have raised an amazing £10,000 towards our haematology and transplant unit. 9 This year the Women’s Trust Fund Ladies Committee is celebrating 70 years of fundraising. Lady Margaret Holt was the first president of the committee which formed back in 1948 with 26 groups. The ladies are still going strong with three of the groups still remaining and over the years have worked hard raising millions for The Christie. 70 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING

GAME ON FOR DIDSBURY BUSINESSES

All of the money raised from the committee has contributed to the research facilities at The Christie. We would

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Didsbury Business Games for its incredible support once again this year. Across May and June 2018, local businesses competed in challenges from bowling to quizzes. This year the team pledged to raise £10,000 but managed to raise a fantastic £14,000. Thank you to all involved, your support is invaluable!

like to take this opportunity to say a massive

thank you to all members of The Women’s Trust Fund Committee. We really can’t thank you enough for your incredible support.

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