My mum underwent an intense course of combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the run up to and over the Christmas holiday. She has recovered well and returned to an active life in Anglesey. I am grateful to all the many professions who contributed to her care in what was a very difficult time.

I’m really proud to work at The Christie and I’m proud to be part of the team for the iconic Great Manchester Run this year.

I work with the team that performs proton beam therapy experiments through the night, doing science while others sleep to further the effectiveness of proton therapy. The Christie charity enabled this work to take place by supporting a fourth room dedicated to research, in addition to the three clinical rooms for proton beam therapy paid for by the NHS. This research facility is unique within the UK and will keep The Christie proton beam therapy centre at the cutting edge.