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Climbers Against Cancer raises vital funds for cancer research through the worldwide climbing community. All money raised is through sales of its clothing, as well as fundraising events and sponsorships.

The Christie was delighted to be chosen to receive a £25,000 donation from Climbers Against Cancer last year. Inspirational eight-year-old, Edward Mills broke records back in June to become the youngest ever person to climb the Old Man of Hoy, a 450-foot sea stack in Orkney off the coast of Scotland, along with his coaches Ben West and Cailean Harker. Edward’s incredible heroics raised over £41,000 on behalf of Climbers Against Cancer, all of which was done as a tribute to his mother, Bekki,

who was diagnosed with breast cancer and has since sadly passed away.

Susan Grimshaw, trustee of Climbers Against Cancer, said: “It is fantastic to be able to support The Christie. The work they do is nothing short of astounding and they really do need all of the help and funds they can get to carry on providing an incredible service to so many people suffering from cancer. We sincerely hope that the money goes a long way to helping the patients and the incredible staff who work there.”

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