Chinwag Spring 2019

Staff news

Spreading festive cheer

Members of the Manchester United first team visited us in December to spend time with some Christie patients and spread some festive cheer. World Cup winner Paul Pogba was joined by teammates Diogo Dalot, Fred and Andreas Pereira when they visited the teenage and young adult (TYA) unit. The United stars brought gifts, posed for photos and even got involved in a few computer games and table tennis on their visit to the Trust. TYA matron Linda Allen said: “It was a fantastic day for the patients. We have some very keen Manchester United fans on the ward and to be able to meet some of their heroes has made Christmas for them. The players were great and a lot of fun was had by everybody. It will live long in the memory.” Meanwhile, Manchester City Women’s team also joined our patients. England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Canadian forward Janine Beckie explored their creative side in The Christie art room while midfielder Jill Scott, forward Tessa Wullaert and defender Demi Stokes visited the TYA unit. The players chatted with patients and played table tennis in the TYA, while in the art room the players got involved in making Christmas cards and monoprints.

TYA patient with Diogo Dalot and Fred

Janine Beckie and Karen Bardsley with patients in the art room

Paul Pogba with TYA patients

Jill Scott andWullaert with a patient in the TYA

Liammeets Diogo Dalot, Paul Pogba, Fred and Andreas Pereira at The Christie Hospital

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