We are The Christie magazine -Edition 5

Charity corner

The Christie Charity has partnered with a new exhibition in Manchester next spring featuring over 200 reimagined works by the acclaimed street artist Banksy. ‘The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind’ opens on 13 March 2026 at Depot Mayfield in Manchester city centre and runs until 5 July 2026. The exhibition includes an interactive collection of graffiti, photographs, sculptures, video installations and prints, exclusively reproduced for this special show. A video screen will also highlight key stages of Banksy’s renowned career. Manchester will be the first UK destination for the global exhibition, which has already welcomed over 3.5 million visitors across 36 cities worldwide. Visitors can see recreations of some of Banksy’s most iconic works, including Girl With Balloon, Devolved Parliament, a fully ‘Banksified’ London Underground carriage, and a towering seven-foot elephant installation. The Christie Charity will receive funds from ‘tap to donate’ points at the exhibition, alongside a dedicated charity event on 14 April, sponsored by The DDC Group. DDC Group Founder and Chairman, Jan Trevalyan, is a long term supporter of The Christie Charity. NHS staff can get a Blue Light 18% discount, valid for up to two tickets. Family and concession tickets are also available. For more details and tickets, visit bit.ly/themysteryofbanksychristie

The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind

Clearer futures – a new scanning centre

Nearly every Christie patient will have a CT scan at some point during their treatment. For many, precise treatment planning can mean the difference between life and death.

"This development will enable us to deliver world-leading care for every Christie patient."

Our current CT department is no longer fit for purpose. When it was built in 1980, it saw around 20 patients a day. Today, it is one of the busiest departments in the hospital, seeing more than 15,000 patients each year. We urgently need to build a modern scanning centre to house an advanced 4D CT scanner. This next-generation scanner is faster and more accurate than existing technology. It captures the movement of both tumours and surrounding organs, helping clinicians see how this affects tumour position. This is particularly important for treating cancers near organs that move, such as the heart and lungs. The new centre will be located on Wilmslow Road opposite Cotton Lane.

Professor Jon Bell, Clinical Director of Radiology, said: “This development will enable us to deliver world-leading care for every Christie patient.

Providing the latest imaging equipment isn’t just an upgrade, it’s an investment in precision, life and hope.” Scanning plays a vital role in cancer treatment, but we can’t do this alone. By supporting our new scanning centre appeal, you can help transform care for patients now and in the future. To donate, visit The Christie Charity website or one of our Charity centres in Withington or Macclesfield.

Professor Jon Bell

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