The Christie Impact Report 2023-24

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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