The Christie charity is inviting daredevils from across the North West to zoom across the Theatre of Dreams.

The Manchester United Zip Slide glides a whopping 180m from the West Stand, giving daring fundraisers a rare view of the world-famous stadium.

The event will raise money for care of young cancer patients, such as Claire Matthews, who is taking part in the event herself.  She said:

"I was successfully treated at The Christie's Young Oncology Unit in 1999 and again in 2010.  I fully appreciate how much the staff makes living with cancer all the more bearable.  To show my thanks, I have vowed to brave the zip slide this year!"

The entry fee is just £20 and minimum sponsorship is £200, making a huge difference to young people diagnosed with cancer. 

Sign up now before all the places go! 

You can register for this event by contacting the charity on 0161 446 3400/events@christies.org or alternatively, complete a registration form here:

www.christiers.org/zipslide

All participants must be 12 years and over.  Anyone aged 12-16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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