Skyle is off sailing with the fantastic Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust onboard Scarlet Oyster.
Skyle is off sailing with the fantastic Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust onboard Scarlet Oyster.
Phoebe was diagnosed with malignant melanoma back in February 2011 after being concerned about a pink lump that kept bleeding. Phoebe talks about how her diagnosis impacted on her life, the people around her and how she was keen to […]
Andrew is officially two years out of treatment a day he and his Doctors thought might not happen. Today, Andrew finally got rid of his port-a-cath which has made Andrew feel like he is finally free from his cancer treatment. […]
Wen is getting ready to set sail with the lovely people from Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. As Wen has already been sailing with the trust before, she is now on the return to sail course to learn more about sailing. […]
This film is about how people make decisions about treatments when they have a child with rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of soft tissue cancer. We’ll hear from Professor Bob Phillips of the University of York and Leeds Children’s Hospital, one of the researchers […]
Leeds Children’s Hospital TV This film will explain what mucositis is, how it may affect you and what photobiomodulation can do to help reduce the symptoms. if you would like more information and meet the team that made this film […]
In this film we hear from young people who use the day room on Ward 94 at St James’s while on treatment there.
Each month Maddi will be starting some much-needed conversations about cancer and our mental health. She’ll be joined by someone different who will bring their own story and thoughts to the chat. We’re all busy, but we can all make […]
Ryan’s Journey continues as he takes a trip to Italy with a new contract.
Febrile neutropenia is a common and potentially life-threatening complication of cancer treatment. It’s managed by admission to hospital, and giving powerful antibiotics. We know that for 4 out of 5 young people, the temperature wasn’t a severe infection, and we […]
Stephanie, Lily and Ella instantly connected when they met on their Trust trip. They learned new skills, made lots of friends and most importantly had fun. Interested in coming on a Trust trip? Find out more here –https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org/our-trips/first-time-
For many young people, picking up from where they left off before cancer just isn’t possible. So, when treatment ends our work begins. We support young people aged 8-17 and 18-24(ish) to rebuild confidence through sailing and adventure.
A 14-year-old Claire Amaladoss first sailed with the Trust in 2007 in recovery from Hodgkin Lymphoma. This is her story of how she went from a young person to volunteer to Trustee.
Positivity and optimism is the best cure to the loneliness and isolation young people feel after treatment. As the young people explain in this video a weight is lifted off your shoulders by being around people who understand. The support […]
Emmie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at seven. She explains how the support of the Trust helped her let go of the anger she held on to after treatment.
Little did Hannah know how the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust would transform her life after hearing the words ‘Leukaemia’.