The Christie Impact Report 2023-24

YOUR IMPACT

Impact Report 2023–24

WELCOME to our Impact Report for 2023/2024. This is our opportunity to share with you why The Christie Charity exists, what we want to achieve, what we are doing to meet these goals, and ultimately the difference we have made to patients and their families lives.

The conversion to independent status outside the NHS is an administrative process and we continue to solely support The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and its patients providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds in four main areas: research, care and treatment, education and extra patient services. Although the cost-of-living crisis has undoubtedly had an impact on charitable giving, we are delighted to report that thanks to the unwavering commitment and generosity of our loyal supporters, we raised a fantastic £17.4 million this year. We value each and every donation, however large or small and appreciate all the different ways individuals and organisations support us, whether that be with their time, talent or treasure. On behalf of Christie patients, their families and the staff at the hospital, we thank each and every one of our supporters for helping us fund life-changing and life-saving projects both now and in the future. We will always be grateful for your support.

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 NHS and is 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 and why The Christie Charity works tirelessly to support the hospital to ensure Christie patients and their families receive the very best care and treatment and access to the very latest research. 2023/24 was a notable year for The Christie Charity as we gained independent status of the NHS. As such we now have self-governing decision-making, including the management of our own governance structure and the appointment of independent trustees.

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THIS YEAR OUR CHARITY HAS RAISED AN INCREDIBLE £17.4M

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We are humbled and incredibly grateful for the extraordinary support and generosity we have received this year, despite many across the country facing difficult and trying times. This support means the world to us and has allowed us to ensure patients and their families receive the best care and treatment with the latest equipment and access to groundbreaking clinical trials. We will continue our efforts to make a difference – to patients, their families, and staff – where and when it is most needed. THANK YOU

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HOW YOU HELPED More than 55,000 supporters took part in activities on our behalf this year and ‘thank you’ just doesn’t seem enough for the time, energy, and unwavering commitment and loyalty you show The Christie Charity.

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MORE THAN 6,000 SUPPORTERS GAVE A MONTHLY DONATION

Here’s just a few examples of the different ways you have supported us.

67 GIFTS RECEIVED FROM TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS 67

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117 GIFTS WERE RECEIVED FROM PHILANTHROPISTS 117

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1 IN 3 PROJECTS WERE FUNDED THANKS TO GIFTS IN WILLS

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WHAT YOUR FUNDRAISING HAS SUPPORTED

The Christie Charity supports the development of cancer prevention, treatment, research and education through investment in staff, equipment, facilities and other support services that are over and above what the NHS funds.

Your generosity helps us deliver a wide range of projects including life-saving research and the latest high-tech equipment, alongside support services that help make cancer treatment a little easier for patients. Here are just a few examples of some of the projects we have been able to fund this year thanks to your donations.

THE TARGET NATIONAL STUDY USES A STATE-OF-THE ART BLOOD TEST TO LOOK FOR ANY GENETIC FAULTS IN THE CANCER. WE HOPE THIS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE NHS ONE DAY. Dr Matthew Krebs

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A match made in a lab The TARGET study is looking at gene changes in advanced solid cancers (anything other than those of the blood system) and how genetic information can help doctors decide the most suitable trial for cancer patients. The national study is funded by ourselves and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, and looks at DNA changes in blood and tissue samples, how cancer cells grow, how different targeted treatments might work and why treatments work in some people and not in others. Because small amounts of DNA leak from the tumour into the blood stream, a blood sample taken from a patient can be all that’s needed to find the genetic code of the tumour and match patients with the right clinical trial. Dr Matthew Krebs says: “The NHS is making great strides forward in offering genetic testing for cancer patients, but at the moment this is restricted to patients with certain types of cancer and requires a biopsy sample for the testing. “The TARGET National study uses a state-of-the art blood test to look for any genetic faults in the cancer. We hope this will be available on the NHS one day.”

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A final wish A breast cancer study established in memory of former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding and spearheaded by her bandmates has benefitted from charity funding this year and is already making an impact. Sarah was treated at The Christie and sadly died aged 39 in 2021, but her wish was that research should be carried out to spot the signs of breast cancer earlier. Every day more than 150 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK – that’s almost 55,000 a year, and nearly a fifth of all cases are women who are under 50.

Currently, there is no routine screening programme for early breast cancer in younger women who don’t have a family history of the disease, despite it being the most common cause of death in women aged 30-55 years. The BCAN-RAY (Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Young Women) study funded by ourselves and Cancer Research UK, will identify which young women between the ages of 30 and 39 are most likely to develop breast cancer so they can have early screening and opportunities for prevention, to reduce the chances of them developing and potentially dying from the disease. Sarah’s consultant Dr Sacha Howell says: “Sarah was a real character and a force of nature. She faced her cancer diagnosis with courage and dignity. Even when she was really unwell she talked to me about wanting to do something that would help young women like her in the future. It’s thanks to her vision and that of the other girls in the band, that we have this study that will fulfil Sarah’s dying wish to find new ways to spot the signs of the disease earlier and stop it cutting lives like hers short.”

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Participants complete a breast cancer risk factor questionnaire, provide a saliva sample for genetic testing and have a low dose mammogram to measure their breast tissue density. Researchers hope the findings will enable all women to have a risk assessment for breast cancer when they reach 30. Cheryl Tweedy from Girls Aloud says: “Before Sarah passed away we promised her we would fulfil her wish of raising money for vital research to help determine young women between the ages of 30 and 39 who could be at risk of breast cancer with no genetic history.” Early results from the study have been encouraging with almost 400 women signed up; 200 of these have had a risk assessment to gauge their likelihood of developing breast cancer and of these, 24 have been identified as at increased risk and have started screening immediately.

EVEN WHEN SARAH WAS REALLY UNWELL SHE TALKED TO ME ABOUT WANTING TO DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD HELP YOUNG WOMEN LIKE HER IN THE FUTURE.

Dr Sacha Howell

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Improving life after treatment More than 12,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma (skin cancer) each year and it’s one of the most common cancers in people aged 15-34. In recent years, research has led to incredibly positive news for melanoma patients with an extremely effective treatment called immunotherapy. It uses drugs called Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) to boost the immune system and attack cancer cells.

But although ICIs are lifesavers, they can lead to serious health conditions in some patients, known as late effects. There is currently limited understanding as to how frequently and why this happens. We are currently funding research into these late effects with the goal of predicting and preventing these illnesses. To study late effects, researchers need time to see how the effects develop. Usually studies run over three years, but this will run over six years to better understand the longer-term impact of the treatment on patients. Rudolf Palmer was expecting his first child when he received the shock diagnosis of melanoma in 2018. Thankfully he underwent successful surgery and took ICIs as part of his ongoing treatment. He says: “I was happy my cancer didn’t progress, but I became diabetic and got ill with meningitis. I couldn’t do physical activities or play with my children. I really hope this research will minimise the risk of side effects, as these can really impact on your quality of life.”

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I REALLY HOPE THIS RESEARCH WILL MINIMISE THE RISK OF SIDE EFFECTS, AS THESE CAN REALLY IMPACT ON YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE. Rudolf Palmer

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KNOWING THERE IS A NEW BLOOD TEST WHICH COULD HELP DIAGNOSE THIS SOONER COULD BE A LIFESAVER FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME. Nathan Hill

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A blood test to diagnose Ewing Sarcoma recurrence Ewing Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that attacks patients’ bones or the tissue around bones. It is most common among teenagers and people in their early 20s and is exceptionally difficult to diagnose when it recurs. But a blood test that detects its presence could speed up diagnosis of a recurrence. We are currently funding research to monitor patients receiving follow up care and spot recurrence earlier, even when it is too small to be picked up on a scan. The sooner patients currently being treated for Ewing Sarcoma can be tested with the new blood test, the sooner outcomes will improve for those patients for whom cancer has unfortunately returned. If relapsing patients are caught early enough, then they stand a much better chance of receiving the personalised treatment they need. Nathan Hill first realised something was wrong when he developed a pain in his leg while playing football. The pain became so severe he went to hospital where he was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma.

Along with a gruelling course of chemotherapy, Nathan had an above-knee amputation. He says: “I do worry about the cancer coming back, and have anxiety sometimes as I don’t think you’re ever the same after going through a cancer battle, but I try not to let it drag me down. “Knowing if the worst happens that there is a new blood test which could help diagnose this sooner could be a lifesaver for someone like me.”

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY

The Christie Appeal in Macclesfield (CAM) group has been a dedicated supporter of The Christie for nearly three decades. This small but mighty team of fundraisers has raised over £770,000 for The Christie Charity through various activities and events.

Many of the group have been touched by cancer themselves and all of them have a desire to support the hospital’s life-saving work. Vicky Bissett, Chair of the CAM group, says: “As a group we are committed to supporting The Christie in any way we can. The group was formed in 1996 with the goal of raising £60,000.

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Since then we have gone from strength to strength and exceeded this target thanks to the hard work, loyalty and dedication of our members. We appreciate the vital role The Christie plays in our community and welcome any new members that want to join us in our efforts.” Over the years the CAM group has organised numerous gigs, sponsored walks and many other fundraisers. One of its key annual events is a charity fashion show organised by The Kings School Macclesfield, which last year raised a record breaking £20,000. Despite losing some founding members, the CAM group remains active and committed, supporting a range of projects and services including the proton beam therapy research room, the Bloods Closer to Home service, the teenage and young adult unit, and most recently the multi-million pound Christie at Macclesfield Centre which opened in December 2021.

AS A GROUP WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE CHRISTIE IN ANY WAY WE CAN. Vicky Bissett

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DRIVING CHANGE The online Simsport Racing International community has shown incredible support for The Christie Charity through its innovative fundraising efforts.

Sim Racing is a form of virtual motorsport where participants use racing simulators to compete in realistic driving experiences, replicating real-world motorsport events. Recently, the community organised a 24-hour Sim Race to raise money for The Christie Charity. This event was initially intended to support their good friend Gareth, who was being treated for cancer, but sadly it became a fundraiser in his memory. However, the event’s spirit remained strong and determined, with 50 teams from across the UK and internationally all participating in the fundraiser. The Sim Race was a resounding success, raising over £6,000 for The Christie Charity. The event not only honoured Gareth’s legacy but also showcased the power of community and shared passion in driving positive change.

Simsport Racing International event organiser, Chris Hill, says: “On the back of the success of our last fundraising event, the Simsport Racing International community has committed to holding the event again in September 2024. We’re aiming to gather even more participants and raise additional funds to continue our support for The Christie Charity.” This impressive effort by the Simsport Racing International community illustrates how virtual events can make a tangible difference in the real world, uniting people globally for a positive cause and providing support to those affected by cancer.

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THE SIMSPORT RACING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HAS COMMITTED TO HOLDING THE EVENT AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2024. Chris Hill

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CORPORATE COMMITMENT

We’re extremely grateful to the team at 3 Hardman Square who raised over £20,000 for The Christie Charity as part of The Christie Challenge.

Sam explains: “After our first fundraising event, Lisa from The Christie Charity suggested we take on The Christie Challenge to complete six fundraising activities in 12 months. So, we did an eight-hour virtual bike-a-thon from Manchester to Paris and back, plus a variety of raffles, competitions and a silent disco in our reception. Oh, and I even did a 15,000-foot skydive! “Demi’s family came along to support us at lots of our events. Her mum, Sue, has been a huge supporter. We also received support from resident businesses and completely smashed our target, which was initially £5,000. Our Christie Challenge medal is proudly on display at our main reception desk and is always a talking point.”

3 Hardman Square, in Manchester’s Spinningfields, is a serviced office building and has been a proud supporter of The Christie Charity since 2022. Its fundraising efforts were inspired by receptionist, Demi Brencher, who had worked for the company for nine years when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Demi underwent surgery and chemotherapy, but sadly died aged 29 in November 2022. During Demi’s treatment, the building manager, Sam Challenger, and her team nominated The Christie Charity as the company’s charity of the year.

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WE DID AN EIGHT-HOUR VIRTUAL BIKE-A-THON FROM MANCHESTER TO PARIS AND BACK, PLUS A VARIETY OF RAFFLES, COMPETITIONS AND A SILENT DISCO IN OUR RECEPTION. Sam Challenger

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A COMMUNITY UNITED IN FITNESS ANDFUNDRAISING

Eleven years ago, social media training expert Alex McCann founded Altrincham VS Cancer, an annual February fitness event at Pure Gym in Altrincham, to promote fitness within the community and raise funds for The Christie Charity.

“There is something for everyone,” says Alex, highlighting the involvement of over 28 local businesses, participating in various challenges from 5k treadmill runs to 10k and half marathon runs across Altrincham. Altrincham VS Cancer has grown each year, with the latest event raising a record £14,000, bringing the total to over £57,000. The goal is to reach £100,000 in the next three years.

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The event’s appeal extends beyond the business community, with local schools such as Altrincham C of E, The Altrincham Boys Prep School, and North Cestrian School also taking part. Alex is especially proud of the fundraising due to personal reasons; his best friend Mark Winstanley lost both parents to cancer, and Mark himself died during the pandemic in 2021. “Everyone can relate to fundraising for The Christie Charity as we all know someone who has been impacted by cancer and treated at The Christie,” says Alex. “I think that’s why so many people are right behind the fundraising event each year.” Altrincham VS Cancer not only supports a vital cause but also brings the community together with a spirit of unity and shared purpose. The growing success of the event is a testament to the collective effort and commitment of everyone involved.

EVERYONE CAN RELATE TO FUNDRAISING FOR THE CHRISTIE CHARITY AS WE ALL KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN IMPACTED BY CANCER AND TREATED AT THE CHRISTIE.

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IF IT WASN’T FOR WALK THE WALK AND THE CHRISTIE CHARITY, WE WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THESE VALUABLE SERVICES. Eileen Hackman

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REVOLUTIONISING CANCER CARE WITH COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES The Christie Charity is very grateful for the continued support from the cancer charity Walk the Walk, whose funding has significantly enhanced the care that patients receive, particularly through the integration of complementary therapies.

“If it wasn’t for Walk the Walk and The Christie Charity, we wouldn’t be able to provide these valuable services.” Walk the Walk grants funds to charities and organisations throughout the UK to help research and support people diagnosed with breast and other cancers. It also supports The Christie Charity with other projects including recently helping to fund equipment for the BCAN-RAY study (Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Young Women), which was set up following the death of Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding.

These services include acupuncture, hypnotherapy, massage, and aromatherapy which all play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for patients during their cancer treatment. Eileen Hackman, clinical lead for the complementary health and wellbeing service at The Christie, is passionate about using integrative medicine to provide comfort and resilience to patients. Her work in acupuncture for chronic cancer pain highlights the innovative care The Christie provides. “Many patients suffer with nerve damage as a side effect from chemotherapy - especially breast cancer patients,” explains Eileen. “A course of acupuncture, or another complementary therapy can have a huge impact on the wellbeing of the patients and has the power to transform the cancer treatment experience by addressing their emotional and physical needs.

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GAME-CHANGING SUPPORT BOOSTS ACC RESEARCH The Syncona Foundation has been a huge supporter of The Christie Charity contributing £510,000 to The Ella Project to date. This has facilitated the funding of six research Fellows led by Dr Robert Metcalf.

The Ella Project is named after Ella Pinney, a Christie patient diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC). ACC is a type of cancer that forms in glandular tissues most commonly in the head and neck, but it can also start in other areas of the body. It is an extremely rare cancer and, as such, there has been limited research and funding, with few effective treatments. Ella’s incredible fundraising efforts launched The Ella Project in 2019 to create an innovative research programme dedicated to improving new treatments for the next generation of ACC patients.

The Christie is in the unique position of having the UK’s leading ACC specialist, Dr Robert Metcalf. This puts it at the forefront of global research in this field and means the world is now looking to The Christie for answers about how to successfully treat ACC. He explains: “My role is to match patients to trials. Currently there is no standard drug treatment for ACC, unlike other cancers such as breast cancer. Our research, as part of The Ella Project, will help prioritise which trials we can offer patients.” The Syncona Foundation, supports a range of charities focusing on patient care and treatment discovery and plays a vital role in ensuring The Ella Project can take significant steps toward finding more effective treatments for ACC.

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MY ROLE IS TO MATCH PATIENTS TO TRIALS. CURRENTLY THERE IS NO STANDARD DRUG TREATMENT FOR ACC, UNLIKE OTHER CANCERS SUCH AS BREAST CANCER. Dr Robert Metcalf

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A MOTHER SUPPORTS THE HOSPITAL THAT GAVE HER FAMILY HOPE

Andrea Hunt has expressed her gratitude to The Christie by fundraising and volunteering.

Andrea’s son, Tom, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at 18 years old when he had just finished his A-Levels. He received life-saving treatment at The Christie and is now celebrating five years cancer-free. Tom’s journey inspired Andrea to support the hospital that gave her family hope. 26

Tom underwent rigorous treatment, including intensive chemotherapy, which continued for over two years. By January 2022, Tom was given the all-clear and went on to become a junior doctor, having done a placement at The Christie itself, en route to finishing his degree. During Tom’s treatment, Andrea and her family decided to start fundraising, as she explains: “Firstly, my husband Ian took on the Alps Three Peaks. Then we all did lots of training and I signed up for The Spanish Three Peaks. Whilst in Spain, Lindsey and Josh from The Christie Charity suggested I take on The Christie Challenge, so I did! Since then, I’ve done the Yorkshire Three Peaks, The Beetham Tower Run and The Walk of Hope.” Andrea has a podiatry business and encouraged her staff to get involved with the fundraising, as well as her son Alex and daughter Hattie. She also volunteers every week at The Christie Charity Centre, as she felt such a connection to the hospital when she was there to support her son Tom during his treatment.

LINDSEY AND JOSH FROM THE CHRISTIE CHARITY SUGGESTED I TAKE ON THE CHRISTIE CHALLENGE, SO I DID! SINCE THEN, I’VE DONE THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS, THE BEETHAM TOWER RUN AND THE WALK OF HOPE. Andrea Hunt

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PROMOTING HEALTH AWARENESS IN THE AFRO CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY 59-year-old Granville Campbell regularley takes part in The Great Manchester Run to raise money for The Christie Charity and to encourage more men of Afro-Caribbean origin that ‘it’s good to talk’ to their GPs about any medical issues they might have.

Granville’s older brother Eric was diagnosed with the very rare penile cancer in 2021 and was treated at The Christie hospital before he died last October. “The Afro-Caribbean community, especially the men, do not speak of such things unless they are pushed into it,” said Granville. “I now know that Eric would still be here if he had spoken out and sought help in the early stages of his cancer diagnosis. “Taking part in the Great Manchester Run in support of The Christie Charity was in Eric’s memory, and to highlight the message to all men to feel empowered - help is out there if we talk.”

Granville has taken part in 16 Great Manchester Runs over the years! He says: “Many friends, family, colleagues, and ex-colleagues all have a special affinity for The Christie. Frommy own personal perspective my late mother and older brother Eric were both treated there, and my younger brother Steve was diagnosed with myeloma cancer in 2021. Thankfully, he has been in remission for nearly four years.”

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THE AFRO-CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THE MEN, DO NOT SPEAK OF SUCH THINGS UNLESS THEY ARE PUSHED INTO IT. Granville Campbell

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A DECADE OF GENEROSITY Thanks to almost a decade of generous donations from former breast cancer patient, Loretta Mooney, The Christie Charity will be able to support the chemotherapy and radiology departments where she received treatment herself.

Loretta and her husband Patrick are long-standing donors to The Christie Charity and are approaching their 10-year anniversary of giving. Loretta was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. After a lumpectomy and a course of chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy at The Christie, she was thankfully given the all-clear.

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“Throughout the seven-month period of treatment the doctors, surgeons, nurses, volunteers, admin, pharmacy and everyone involved in the great machinery at The Christie and Nightingale Centre were absolutely amazing, to say the least,” says Loretta. “I can never express sufficiently my debt of gratitude and thanks, so I decided to start donating to show my appreciation for the care and support I received at The Christie. “After being made redundant, Patrick came to join me in our small family business. As small business owners we decided we wanted to support The Christie Charity out of some of our profits, as without the care and attention I received when I was ill, we wouldn’t be fortunate enough to still be together and be lucky enough to keep working and earn a living. “It’s about giving something back as a thank you, and a small token of our appreciation and gratitude.”

AS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WE DECIDED WE WANTED TO SUPPORT THE CHRISTIE CHARITY OUT OF SOME OF OUR PROFITS. Loretta Mooney

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I WAS ABSOLUTELY OVER THE MOON WITH THE TREATMENT I RECEIVED.

Nigel Chadwick

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GENEROUS DONATION SUPPORTS FUTURE CARE Nigel Chadwick, a sub-postmaster for 25 years in Marple Bridge, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (ACL) in June 2023. He was treated on the Palatine Ward at The Christie for several weeks and was initially given just weeks to live. Under the care of Dr Mike Dennis and his dedicated team – and following 12 months of treatment – Nigel received the good news that he is now in remission.

In appreciation of the support and expertise from all The Christie staff who played a crucial role in his life-saving cancer treatment, Nigel decided to make a generous donation to the haematology day unit and has also pledged to continue supporting The Christie Charity. “I was absolutely over the moon with the treatment I received – from the cleaners and bed-makers to the consultants and the people with the cannulas! I also appreciated everyone’s kindness and their sense of humour.

“I had sterling care at the haematology unit when I was coming in for treatment. I didn’t feel too brilliant but the positive attitude from everyone was so helpful. I got to know so many of the staff – I’m almost sorry not to be coming in anymore!” Nigel’s contribution to the haematology unit will be helping others receive the same outstanding care that he experienced and will help support advancing treatments and improving care for future Christie patients.

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A LASTING LEGACY Linda Jones has been a dedicated

fundraiser for The Christie for several years, organising various community events and also completing The Christie Challenge.

Now Linda has decided to include a gift to The Christie in her Will to help people in the future, in the way she herself was supported during a very challenging time in her life. Linda’s connection to The Christie is deeply personal; she and her late husband David shared cherished moments of normality together in The Christie garden during his cancer treatment. As well as providing world-class cancer treatment, The Christie offers a wealth of wider support. Many services and facilities are thanks to The Christie Charity, including the art and relaxation rooms where Linda found comfort, strength and

distraction, and offered her a vital mental escape during her husband’s treatment, as she recalls: “It’s such a magical space for patients and carers. I got so absorbed in what I was doing that I would look up and completely forget I was in the hospital.” When Linda discovered that such facilities are made possible thanks to gifts in Wills, she decided to include The Christie Charity in her own Will so others can benefit from patient support services such as the art and relaxation rooms. Linda adds, “One day my gift will help others when they need a place like the art and relaxation rooms to help them find hope, friendship, and creativity.”

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ONE DAY MY GIFT WILL HELP OTHERS WHEN THEY NEED A PLACE LIKE THE ART AND RELAXATION ROOMS. Linda Jones

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THANK YOU

A Abigail Wilsher Adele Etherington and Philip Thompson Adrienne Frost and Mark Petrie Airswift Alpi UK Ltd Altrincham and Sale Fundraising Group Altrincham vs Cancer Andrea Hunt, family and friends in support of Tom Hunt Andrew Buckley, Pete Mason and friends Andy Huddlestone Anne Sproston AtkinsRéalis Avy Pool, family and friends B BDO LLP Beat Breast Cancer Bill and Julie Miller Sponsored Standstone Trail Walk Blackston Family Brent and Andrea Osborne, family and friends Brian Morton Brian Richardson Broken Cross Club, Macclesfield C Cancer of Unknown Primary Foundation – Jo’s friends

D Daniel’s Light Darren Walker Dave Thornley and Rob Smith – JOGLE23 David Slack Charity Golf Day Debbie Worthington and friends Derby Interact Dexter and Jones Calendar Boys Dr and Mrs Butterworth Dr. Scholl Foundation Duncan and Alison Bown and friends E Education Estates Ella Dawson Foundation Emma Venables in support of my brother Andy F Family and friends of Janet Rooney Family Marsland Fleetwood Cancer Research Committee Frank and Jean Taylor Friends and family of Frank Unsworth Friends and family of Michael Hargreaves Friends and family of Michael Pearson Friends and family of Nikki Smallwood From the family and friends of Julie Johnson Enterprise Holdings Foundation Er cof am John Alwyn Hughes Eric Seddon

We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone that has supported us this year. The sheer volume means we can only include those who have raised £4,000 or more, but rest assured whatever your contribution we are truly grateful. We would also like to acknowledge every legacy gift and pledge received. Each and every person who generously includes a gift in their Will is helping to change lives.

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Mid Summer 100 Mike Morris, family and friends Mike Wildgoose BEM Miss Lola Rey Berry Mohsin Alli – Climb in her name MRJ Recruitment Mulryan’s

Select Property Group SIEMENS Simsport Racing International Sir Donald and Lady Edna Wilson Charitable Trust Skye, Kiki, Summer and Blake Trevalyan St Thomas More RC College – Denton Stefan Eckersley, family and friends Stephensons solicitors LLP Steven Hamill and MvF Warrington Stoller Charitable Trust Stuart and the boys. The Peaky Cilmbers. For Denice

Teresa McGeeney The friends and family of Matty Newall The friends and family of Richard Evans The friends and family of Sam Iddon and Jake Turner The friends and family of Scott Carlyle The friends and family of WilliamMoyes Leslie The King’s School in Macclesfield The Kingsley Family The Milk Maid Marchers The Okell Trust The patrons and community of the Grosvenor Country Inn, Andreas, Isle of Man The PJ Livesey Group The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation The Smiths in Memory of Ella

N Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group Neal Matley and Marcus Matthews Nevah Richards and Sophie Brown New Order NFU Mutual Knutsford Nick Wraith and Macclesfield Trials Club Norton Barrie Notch Communications P Pageant Girl Ltd PayPal Giving Fund Peel Group Peter and Ruth Hembrough PeterPlant Angie’s Angels on behalf of Angela Appleton Phil Sayle K2B Pink Ribbon Foundation PLS Solicitors Praetura Group Primark Pseudomyxoma Survivor R Rachel Hibberd Ricky Lowe Robert Stanley Jones Ruth and Steven Goodman, family and friends Ryan and Spike in support of Big Al

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The Steve Burne Charitable Trust The Steve Prescott Foundation The Syddall Family The Taylor Family Foundation The Tom Clarke Foundation The Tomkins Family The Watches of Switzerland Group Foundation The Wibbersley and Thorne Society The Zochonis Charitable Trust Thelma and Charles Hardy Thermal Road Repairs THG Thomas Relph for my Dad, Mark Tim Burgess and Bonehead Together

T Tameside Mortuary Team 2023 Tamsin and Denzil Ede, for our father Tony Ede Team Danielle Woolgar-Harris Team Delamere Health Team Jonah Team Mark, Di, Christian, Jahan and Hannah Hunter Team Wheel Deal Tesco Tesco Altrincham The Castanea Trust The Christie Grafters The European Doctors Orchestra

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Sandbach Young Farmers Sarah and Jeremy Worrell, Team Christie 2023 Sarah Ann Bruckshaw SAS Daniels LLP Seddon

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FUTURE PLANS Creating new knowledge Research has always been central to the work of The Christie and will continue to be a focus for Charity funding in the future. We are committed to supporting the Trust’s research division with its vision of ‘Learning from every patient,’ ‘Enabling every patient to participate in research’ and ‘Applying this knowledge to improve the lives of patients with cancer now and in the future.’ Studies have shown that cancer patients treated at research-intensive hospitals have better outcomes than those treated in hospitals with little or no research activity. We support the development and provision of trials allowing more patients than ever to benefit from them. We work in a collaborative environment with numerous organisations on a regional, national, and international level including The University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Greater Manchester Cancer, and Manchester Cancer Research Centre. These partnerships ensure The Christie remains at the forefront of world leading cancer research

strategies and accelerates research breakthroughs. Our supporters helped us provide £3.8m to fund research projects last year and we have committed to a further £30m up to 2030. The Trust has set ambitious targets for the next few years including trebling the number of patients participating in research and growing the pipeline of research leaders with regional, national and international influence with the ultimate aim of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to patients faster. The opening of the state-of-the-art Paterson building sees The Christie on the brink of a new era for cancer research and innovation with the seamless integration of research with clinical care accelerating discoveries from the laboratory into clinical practice, resulting in more advanced treatments and better outcomes for patients. To secure outstanding results for patients we need outstanding staff. We will support the recruitment of the next generation of cancer research leaders and clinical research fellows with the ultimate goal of improving survival rates for patients.

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Horizon scanning

This year saw planning approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art multi-million pound scanning and imaging centre.

This brings us a step closer to transforming the scanning experience for patients.

Nearly all patients will have a CT scan at some point during their treatment. The current CT department was built in 1979. Back then, it treated just 20 people patients a day. Over the years, this has increased with the CT department now treating 120 patients a day. The new centre will boast an advanced 4D CT scanner. This scans faster and more accurately, showing the location and movement of the tumour and how it may affect nearby organs. The new centre will enable our medical colleagues to scan more patients than ever before, and in less time.

Newways of generating income

As we move into our second year of independence, one of the key elements of the Charity strategy is to explore new ways of income generation. For us this means exploring alternative means of generating new income streams for the Charity including developing social investment opportunities, which are in line with our charitable objects and which directly support or align with the Charity’s mission and purpose.

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