NoN 2025 Event guide

NIGHT OF NEON

Event guide

Thank you so much for joining Team Christie for the 2025 Night of Neon. We can’t wait to see you dazzle in your brightest, boldest neon outfits as we take on an unforgettable glow-in-the-dark 5k to mark World Cancer Day. WELCOME TO TEAM CHRISTIE

The Christie is a specialist cancer centre in Manchester and has more than 120 years expertise in cancer care, research and education. It is the largest provider of radiotherapy in the

We know the commitment you make when signing up to take part in a fundraising event, so whether this is your first time or your 10th we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Don’t forget we are here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our mass participation events team at events@christies.org

NHS and home to the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK.

Every day patients entrust their lives to our clinical colleagues, and they deserve the very best. That’s why patients are at the heart of everything we do. By taking part in the Night of Neon and fundraising for The Christie Charity, you will help us continue to support the hospital and ensure patients and their families receive the very best care and treatment and access to the latest research.

Here’s all the information you’ll need for the Night of Neon: EVENT TIMES The event village will open at 6:30pm, with face painters, music and live entertainment. The warm-up will begin at 7:20pm walk will be staggered to ensure walker congestion is minimised. We aim to have all walkers started by 7:45pm. The event village will close at 9:30pm and then from 7:30pm you will start your walk. The start of the

REGISTRATION Online registration will close at 4pm on Thursday 6 February 2025. On-the-day registration will be open from 6:30pm at the information tent. START/FINISH LOCATION The walk will start and finish at the Lowry Plaza, Salford Quays M50 3AZ (outside the Lowry Theatre and Lowry Outlet)

WALKING NUMBERS A walker number will be posted to participants before the event so please keep this safe and bring it with you on the night. It is essential you complete the emergency and medical information on the back of your walker number and wear your walker number throughout the event. If you misplace your walker number, please visit the information marquee when you arrive at the Lowry Plaza. The information marquee will be open from 6:30pm.

EVENT PARKING Parking is available at the Quayside multi-storey car park (formally Lowry Outlet). The two nearest car parks are: • Quayside MediaCityUK, M50 3TY • P itch car park, MediaCityUK, M50 2EQ Please note charges will apply.

NIGHT OF NEON ROUTEMAP

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NORTH BAY NORTH BAY

Salford Water Sports Centre Salford Wat r Sports Centre

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The Lowry The Lowry

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Imperial War Museum North Imperial War Museum North

CENTRAL BAY CENTRAL BAY

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Start / Finish Distance marker (km) Direction of travel

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YOUR FUNDRAISING You’re signed up for the Night of Neon, so now it’s time to kickstart your fundraising. Creating a JustGiving page couldn’t be easier and means all your donations are sent directly to The Christie Charity, so you can fundraise hassle-free.

SET UP MY JUSTGIVING PAGE

TEAM CHRISTIE’S TOP TIPS • S nap and Share Picture and videos can boost your donations, a perfect excuse for a #selfie in your neon tee. • T ell your story Share your journey on your fundraising page so your supporters know why The Christie Charity means so much to you. • Aim high Set a fundraising target! Aiming for a goal can boost donations by 17%, so don’t hold back.

• U pdate your page Every milestone counts from your first donation to the end of your fundraising and everything in between, so keep your supporters in the loop. • Say thanks Add a personal touch by editing your thank you message – it’s the little things that make a big difference!

DANIELLE JOHNSON Danielle was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016 at the age of 26 after having a scan which showed an 8cm ovarian mass. Danielle underwent treatment and surgery at The Christie and wanted to give something back, so she and her family and friends took part in Night of Neon in 2024.

“I was very lucky I was treated and cared for at The Christie. “The Christie is a special place to me. When I first attended an appointment, I thought it would be a sad place, but it was full of happiness, hope and support which put my mind at ease.” “The Christie is also a special place for my family. My mum and aunty are both currently being treated there. “The Night of Neon is an incredible event for the whole family. The entertainment and colours along the route are brilliant, and walking a 5k for a great cause makes you feel amazing. It’s a night full of fun and energy for everyone involved.”

Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a road runner, a star swimmer or an all-rounder, we have an event to suit you. Check out our events calendar here.

Get in touch: Visit nightofneon.org Call 0161 446 3400 Email events@christies.org Join the conversation

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