We are The Christie magazine -Edition 5

Feature story

The first person we see when we come to The Christie Ian Rutherford is our ‘Act with Kindness’ winner

Ian Rutherford, who works in our car parking team, was chosen as the ‘Act with Kindness’ winner at our annual 2025 Christie Colleague Awards. Ian’s nomination came from a patient’s daughter, Heather Harrison, who described him as ‘kind, professional and caring’. “Ian is the first person we see when we come to The Christie,” Heather says. “We travel quite a way to get there, and he’s always there to welcome us and help us get parked. He’s out there come rain or shine but always takes time out of his day to come and have a chat. “Ian’s been the one consistent person who has made our journey easier. He must see hundreds of people a day, but he always offers his time and kindness. He’s inclusive, kind, and always goes the extra mile. Overall, he’s just a fabulous human being. I can’t express how grateful I am for the difference he’s made.”

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