Press release - 3rd July 2008
£5k raised for manchester million appeal
Christie Bear with Professor Noel Clarke who leads the urology team at the Christie.Twenty five runners from Robert McBride, Christie Hospital and David Roberts Physiotherapy have raised a fantastic £5,000 from sponsors after completing the Great Manchester Run.
The much needed funds will go the Manchester Million appeal which is to raise £1 million for research into prostate and other men’s cancers research at the urology department at the Christie Hospital.
Manchester Million appeal director, Bernard Edmunds, said: “This was a fantastic effort from all who took part and next year we hope to double the number of runners. It’s a brilliant injection of cash for the Manchester Million appeal.”
The Manchester Million team is looking for more volunteers to help with local fund raising events. If you are interested to help or would like to make a donation please contact the Appeals office at Christie Hospital on 0161 446 3988 and quote the Manchester Million appeal.
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The Christie Hospital in Manchester is one of the leading cancer centres in Europe - registering around 12,500 new patients and treating about 40,000 patients every year.
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