OUR MISSION
This April, The Gillery in Mossley is proud to host a month-long fundraising campaign to raise £10,000 for The Christie Hospital, inspired by one man's extraordinary dedication to his wife’s fight against cancer.
WILL'S STORY
Local Mossley resident, Will Langstaff has taken on the challenge of training for the London Marathon following his wife Sarah’s brave battle with bowel cancer. With the support of The Gillery, he’s not just running 26.2 miles - he’s rallying an entire community to help make a real difference.
The fundraiser kicks off on Wednesday, April 2nd, with a Charity Quiz Night, on Wednesday 9th we will be launching an exclusive online auction featuring one-of-a-kind donations from local businesses, artists, and musicians. The auction will run until Saturday, April 19th, culminating in "All Stars Night" - an electrifying evening of live music and DJ sets, all in support of The Christie.
The final push happens on April 27th, as Will takes to the streets of London, running the marathon with the weight of a community behind him.
Dermot Gill, owner of The Gillery said “We are incredibly proud to be part of this fundraiser, supporting Will in his efforts to raise as much as possible for The Christie. We very much hope we can help bring the community together behind him.”
“The training is tough” Will Langstaff describes, “I’ve been running for a few years but this is the biggest challenge I’ve taken on. I’ve been by Sarah’s side as she battles this disease and undergoes the grueling chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. She has been so strong throughout and is determined to beat the cancer, but it’s hard seeing someone you love go through so much. I’m inspired by her everyday and want to do something to give back. The Christie has been an incredible support to Sarah and our family - this is just a small way of saying thank you and hopefully helping others like us.”