Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Rebuilding Young People's Confidence

Why we matter

When a young person is diagnosed with cancer, life goes on hold just at the time they are starting to form their place in the world.

The impact on independence, education, employment, emotional wellbeing and their relationships with friends and family is huge. Many young people are also left living with a range of long-term physical effects.

The Trust helps young people rebuild lost confidence to discover a future they might never have thought was possible.

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Maxine

“Of all the medicines Maxine had, that first trip was the one that made her better.”

Maxine is the young girl whose photo famously accompanied Ellen MacArthur on her record-breaking round-the-world sailing voyage in 2005. Maxine was in the first group that ever sailed with the Trust and has returned many times since.

Meet Maxine

Kirstie

Kirstie

“There’s always more to do with the Trust. That’s why it’s unique.”
Meet Kirstie

Phil

“It’s much easier to talk to someone who has been ill and is your age.”
Meet Phil

Keith

Keith

“I re-found my hunger for life because of the Trust.”
Meet Keith

Raveen

Raveen

“I'll always stay with the trust. It's part of me.”
Meet Raveen

Abi

“The Trust opened my eyes to what was out there.”
Meet Abi

Meet more young people

12 years, 12 stories

To celebrate our 12th anniversary we made 12 videos featuring some of the inspirational young people we've met along the way.

Our impact

The Trust rebuilds confidence in young people in recovery from cancer.
But what makes someone feel more confident?

This is what our young people told us they had gained from their Trust trips in 2015-16:

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Confidence: 91.4%

friendships photo

Friendships: 95.5%

enjoyment photo

Enjoyment: 96.1%

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Skills: 96.6%

Read our latest Impact Report