The Christie charity has encouraged two TV stars, Ryan Thomas and Chris Bisson to zoom across the Theatre of Dreams Sunday 4^th  March.

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!"

Ryan Thomas said:

"The Christie is a highly respected cancer centre and its charity hosts some action packed events, which are ideal for encouraging people of all ages to get stuck in and do something good with their time."

This is not the first time Ryan, who is a patron of the charity, has fundraised for The Christie, after he donated his £10,000 winnings from ITV game show The Cube last year.

He continues:

"It's a cause very close to my own heart as my Nan was treated there a few years ago.  It is great to be involved and I look forward to meeting the fundraisers on the day."

Chris adds:

"I'm a massive red, so it's amazing to hear I can zip slide across one of the world's most famous football stadiums, while helping to raise money for a worthwhile cause."

Chris Bisson, who plays Jai in Emmerdale and Ryan Thomas, Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street, will be at the stadium to join other fundraisers and The Christie's Chief Executive, Caroline Shaw, next weekend.

The entry fee is just £20 and minimum sponsorship is £200, making a huge difference to young people diagnosed with cancer.  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. The event will run from 8am until 8pm.

There is a limited amount of time to raise funds before this date - however there will be a 3 month leeway after the event for participants to submit their sponsorship money.

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