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Cancer treatments save Christie patients more than 1.7m miles

Cancer treatments save Christie patients more than 1.7m miles

Two local Christie cancer patients are among hundreds who have collectively saved more than 1.7 million miles of travelling.

Philip Harris, from Nantwich, and Christine Heath, of Wybunbury, are two of many benefiting from a network of local cancer centres and treatment at home developed by The Christie.

October 28, 2024
Salon Vie charity day raises £900 for Cheshire Roses

Salon Vie charity day raises £900 for Cheshire Roses

Nantwich hairdressers Salon Vie helped raise more than £900 for local women’s cancer charity, Cheshire Rose Group.

The event was organised by one of its members Jill and the funds raised will help monthly meetings stay free.

July 7, 2024
Nantwich girl’s hair-raising efforts to help cancer children

Nantwich girl’s hair-raising efforts to help cancer children

A young Nantwich girl is shaving her head and cycling thousands of miles – all to help children battling against cancer.

Isla Presland, 13, from Barbridge, is having her head shaved tomorrow (July 5) at Tollemarche Arms in Alpraham.

July 4, 2024
Memorial Nantwich football match raises £11K for cancer charity

Memorial Nantwich football match raises £11K for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Hadzilla Cup’ charity football match at Nantwich Town has helped raise more than £11,000 in memory of a local musician.

The event was organised by Martin, Robert and Matthew Hadzik in memory of their brother, Steven Hadzik.

May 16, 2024
Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

A Nantwich hairdressing salon is supporting a cancer survivor as she bids to win a major beauty title.

Anya Hynes, a client at Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street, is raising money for Cancer Research UK as she prepares to compete in Ms Great Britain.

March 11, 2024
Chehsire Roses support group have made a successful application to the Redrow Community Fund.
Pictured with Redrow’s Carole Gould are LtR: Susan Capper, Kay Maple, Helen Longworth and Alison Green

Nantwich volunteer support group receives funding boost

A support group in Nantwich for women with cancer has received a financial boost from a housing developer.

Volunteer-led Cheshire Roses Group offers emotional and pastoral support for women affected by cancer.

March 4, 2024
LETTER: Show your support for Lymphoma Action this Christmas

LETTER: Show your support for Lymphoma Action this Christmas

Dear Editor,
Christmas is a time of giving, and this year we are asking people to make a difference and show their support for people affected by lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer.

It’s never easy for anyone to find out they have lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

December 7, 2023
LETTER: Readers urged to take part in Macmillan Coffee Morning

LETTER: Readers urged to take part in Macmillan Coffee Morning

Dear Editor,
We’re urging your readers to do something amazing and host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday, 29th September (or on any day that suits them) and help make a real difference.

Every cup supports our incredible work, doing whatever it takes to help people living with cancer live life as fully as they can.

August 23, 2023
Nantwich family’s heartbreak as daughter diagnosed with rare cancer

Nantwich family’s heartbreak as daughter diagnosed with rare cancer

A Nantwich family is heartbroken after their daughter discovered she has a rare ovarian cancer after almost a year of being misdiagnosed.

Nikki Rowe, 26, has Stage 3 Primary Peritoneal Cancer, and despite major surgery and 18 weeks of chemotherapy, has been dealt the terrible blow by specialists of a “short term life expectancy”.

June 14, 2023
Nantwich Town hosts charity game for coach’s Christie fundraiser

Nantwich Town hosts charity game for coach’s Christie fundraiser

Nantwich Town hosted a special charity match to raise funds for The Christie cancer hospital.

It was organised by Ryan Jones, a first team coach for the Dabbers Ladies team, whose dad Allan has been undergoing cancer treatment at The Christie.

May 25, 2023
Bunbury Paralympian Wood scoops gold on comeback from cancer

Bunbury Paralympian Wood scoops gold on comeback from cancer

Bunbury Paralympian Stuart Wood crowned his battle back from cancer with a fine victory in the World Cup.

Wood scooped the gold at the Sprint and Para-canoe World Cup in the 200m VL3 class final in Hungary at the weekend.

May 17, 2023
Nantwich hairdresser gets a warm welcome from Woore WI

Nantwich hairdresser gets a warm welcome from Woore WI

A women’s group welcomed Nantwich hairdresser Steven Burgin to a fundraising evening where members were shown how to turn back the clock with stylish looks.

Steve, based on Hospital Street, staged a demonstration for Woore WI where the chosen charity this year is Sam’s Gift supporting teenage cancer sufferers.

May 17, 2023
Nantwich man to swim from Finland to Sweden

Nantwich man to swim from Finland to Sweden

A Nantwich man is preparing to swim from Finland to Sweden to raise money for charity!

Sam Owens and his two friends Ben and Anthony are taking on the daring challenge in the Arctic circle waters at midnight in July.

May 9, 2023