News - Press archive 2008

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Press releases & news archive 2008

20/11/2008 - Christie chief exec smashes New York Marathon fundraising target
20/11/2008 - Doing it for Dave
19/11/2008 - Cards or no cards -make it a christie christmas!
18/11/2008 - Superheroes set to take flight
17/11/2008 - Sponsored Santa Run at Manchester United
12/11/2008 - Maureen's flame burns bright at Alupals reunion
07/11/2008 - Wednesday Whippets win for Thomas
07/11/2008 - Scaling Oldham's heights for Jonathan
05/11/2008 - Wheelie good fun for The Christie
05/11/2008 - Boxing Clever
05/11/2008 - Valiant Violet needs your help
04/11/2008 - Charity begins.....in the pub
04/11/2008 - Walking for the Christie radiotherapy centre in Oldham
04/11/2008 - Christie's caravan of love
04/11/2008 - Bowled over
31/10/2008 - Christie Chief Executive completes New York Marathon in impressive time
31/10/2008 - Youth Express raise money for The Christie in memory of Adam Riaz
21/10/2008 - Holts prove they're wheelie good!
21/10/2008 - Elsie and Barbara continue their hard work
16/10/2008 - Bottoms up to bowel cancer
15/10/2008 - A glittering night
13/10/2008 - Latest statement on Christie bank deposits
11/10/2008 - Statement on Christie bank deposits
03/10/2008 - Tardis is out of this world
03/10/2008 - Second radiotherapy centre gets go ahead in Salford
02/10/2008 - Smart idea to dress down
02/10/2008 - Strawberry fields not forever!
25/09/2008 - In memory of Michael
24/09/2008 - Rallying round for Rosemary
24/09/2008 - Steven supplies some sparkle
22/09/2008 - New name announced for The Christie
19/09/2008 - Bowling into the record books
17/09/2008 - Oldham women clock up the cash
15/09/2008 - Dressing to impress with DKNY
15/09/2008 - Rock Radio Manchester Names Manchester Million as Nominated Charity
12/09/2008 - Inspirational man to start Walk of Hope
10/09/2008 - Local Barclays employee raises £1800
09/09/2008 - Hannah’s hair-raising exploits
03/09/2008 - Brides go barmy for The Christie
29/08/2008 - Altrincham and Sale more than half way there
29/08/2008 - Get your tickets now for a sparkling night
28/08/2008 - A Deliciously decadent day for The Christie
18/08/2008 - Olympic glory for Christie supporter
12/08/2008 - Strictly fundraising!
12/08/2008 - Dawn has designs on The Christie
11/08/2008 - Can you step up for The Christie?
11/08/2008 - Swinging into action for The Christie
08/08/2008 - Christie chief exec launches double challenge in the Big Apple
07/08/2008 - Shining success for Stuart
04/08/2008 - Subjam fundraising knows snow bounds!
01/08/2008 - Man United players spend special day with cancer siblings
31/07/2008 - Emmanuel's miracle family
30/07/2008 - Gemma's legacy lives on
30/07/2008 - Wigan’s warriors
18/07/2008 - Stockport stocks up the cash
18/07/2008 - All for Ian
16/07/2008 - Move over hairy bikers
16/07/2008 - United to beat cancer
15/07/2008 - Post Office fundraisers get stamp of approval
11/07/2008 - Masquerade ball for new Oldham centre
11/07/2008 - Sterling Daisy’s chain of fundraising
11/07/2008 - Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride for Christie's
11/07/2008 - £70,000 for Liz
10/07/2008 - Ahoy for The Christie!
10/07/2008 - Trafford women are triumphant
10/07/2008 - Sale Sharks get on their bikes
03/07/2008 - Conducting for Christie’s
03/07/2008 - Christie celebrates its diamond ladies
03/07/2008 - £5k raised for Manchester Million Appeal
03/07/2008 - Zita gets arty for Christie’s
02/07/2008 - In memory of the Riaz family
02/07/2008 - Keeping Daniel's light shining
26/06/2008 - Miracle mum says join us to walk in memory
21/06/2008 - Fight cancer with pedal power
19/06/2008 - Christie's benefit from Tony’s Great Manchester Run
19/06/2008 - Corrie star’s summer cheer at The Christie
19/06/2008 - Debbie & Samantha run up the cash
18/06/2008 - Funny man Dave Spikey opens new Christie unit
17/06/2008 - Printworks signs up for Christie's
16/06/2008 - MU legends lay down the charity challenge
13/06/2008 - Over the rainbow for Christie's
13/06/2008 - Running for Christie's
10/06/2008 - Hilton Hotel accommodates The Christie
10/06/2008 - Car dealer drives ahead for Christie
10/06/2008 - Zita gets arty for Christie's
05/06/2008 - CFS champions the Christie
02/06/2008 - Fleetwood fundraisers go the extra mile
02/06/2008 - Ladies get the 'Sex and the City' look
02/06/2008 - Stephen's marathon effort for The Christie
02/06/2008 - Flixton fundraising fun
30/05/2008 - 'Sex and the city' comes to Selfridges
30/05/2008 - Bangers ‘N Cash
30/05/2008 - Family and friends rev up cash as tribute to John
27/05/2008 - Lord Bradley to head Christie charitable funds
27/05/2008 - Tonight with Trevor McDonald at The Christie
22/05/2008 - Dev-inately a Date!
21/05/2008 - How was your Great Million centimetre Run?
21/05/2008 - The Great Manchester Run Is For You, Mum
21/05/2008 - Stockport Mum in Great Manchester Run
21/05/2008 - Undercover runner
19/05/2008 - Shaw Footed
15/05/2008 - Mitie high fundraising
14/05/2008 - Robotic surgery first for Christie
09/05/2008 - Undercover runner
09/05/2008 - On your (240) toes!
09/05/2008 - This one's for you, Mum
09/05/2008 - Go Mum!
09/05/2008 - Running the dog
09/05/2008 - Running in the family
09/05/2008 - Climbing every mountain for The Christie
08/05/2008 - United team get their running shoes on
08/05/2008 - Running again for Christie's
30/04/2008 - Wow show gives a big hand to Christie's
30/04/2008 - Bikers rev up cash as tribute to friend
29/04/2008 - Going the distance for Christie's
15/04/2008 - Jen's inspiration pulls in the pounds
15/04/2008 - A dog's life!
15/04/2008 - Boothstown Couple Have A Ball For Breast Cancer
04/04/2008 - Hilary swings into action
31/03/2008 - Christie patient drives over 3000 miles to raise thousands of pounds for cancer research.
28/03/2008 - Your Christie needs you!
20/03/2008 - Electronics Specialists Switch Into Christie's
19/03/2008 - Gone Granny Gone!
07/03/2008 - Pennies turn to pounds for The Christie
07/03/2008 - Heart felt thanks in memory of Robert
06/03/2008 - Strategi employees give us a twirl for charity
06/03/2008 - DLA Piper raises the bar for charity
21/02/2008 - Cadishead locals go the extra mile for charity
13/02/2008 - Boyband ‘BOY2ONE' sing hearts out for cancer charity
11/02/2008 - Diner's raise the stakes for The Christie
06/02/2008 - £35 million new Christie centre - giving hospital largest patients trials unit in world
05/02/2008 - Fundraisers' hard graft earns £12,000 for Christie's
04/02/2008 - Local charities lift the FA Community Shield
01/02/2008 - Celebrity chefs come to town for charity
29/01/2008 - Versus Cancer & The Christie launch innovative cancer awareness campaign
25/01/2008 - New unit boasts revolutionary scanner at The Christie
24/01/2008 - Oldham hits the jackpot
23/01/2008 - Dancing Divas
21/01/2008 - Spectacular silver star
17/01/2008 - A game tribute
15/01/2008 - Pupils' fundraiser spells out success
12/01/2008 - A mountainous task
09/01/2008 - Cancer fund for Alex

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