Hooky takes on his 14th Great Manchester Run for The Christie

Manchester music icon Peter Hook is taking on the Great Manchester Run on Sunday 18^th May for an incredible 14^th time for The Christie.

‘Hooky’ took on his first run in 2006 and has continued over the years raising money for The Christie Charity which supports the work of The Christie Hospital.

Peter Hook takes on the Great Manchester Run

Best known as the bassist and co-founder of two of Manchester’s biggest bands, Joy Division and New Order, Peter’s relationship with The Christie and its Charity started when he lived in Withington for many years and saw patients going into the hospital for treatment.

And things became very personal when two good friends as well as family members were treated there – his former manager Tony Wilson, musician Dave Dee and his aunt and father-in-law.

He says: “I used to visit and saw firsthand the great work The Christie does.

“The treatment they received helped them and their friends and families a lot and so I wanted to do my bit.

“I love running as it clears my head and I can’t think of a better cause to run in support of.

“The feeling of hope and solidarity on the day is fantastic and the sense of achievement when you finish is second to none. I’m extremely proud to be representing The Christie Charity and supporting the wonderful work it does.”

You can still sign up for the Great Manchester Run by clicking here

The Christie Charity

Josh Hughff, mass participation events officer at The Christie Charity, says: “Hooky is one of our longest-standing event participants and we’re delighted he has chosen to support us again this year.

“Taking part for us for 14 years is fantastic. He knows better than most just how important the work of The Christie is and how crucial charity fundraising is as it allows us to fund life-changing and life-saving projects that will benefit cancer patients both now and in the future.”

The Great Manchester Run was first staged in 2003 as a legacy event following the Commonwealth Games, held in Manchester in 2002.

How to get involved with the Great Manchester Run

The 10k grew to be one of the largest in Europe, and in recent years it has evolved to include a popular half marathon and attracts thousands of new and returning runners each year.

35,000 runners are taking on the challenge this year with 100,000 supporters lining the streets.

The event has come to be known as an experience which truly embodies the Mancunian characteristics of industry, solidarity and local pride.

To support the work of The Christie Charity, please visit their website by clicking here or ring 0161 446 3988.

The Christie Charity supports the work of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.

This includes money for care and treatment, research, education, and extra patient services. Gifts from the public make a huge difference to the care and treatment that The Christie is able to provide to patients and their families.