Sound Waves

Almost ten years ago - to the day! - Izzy Ball came on her first Trust trip. She sailed from the Isle of Wight while in recovery from Hodgkin lymphoma.  Every year since, she's made space for the Trust. She became a regular at residential trips as she returned to sail time and again. Then, when the time came, she became a volunteer, able to provide support from the perspective of someone who...

Did you know it's Sarcoma Awareness Month? What do you know about sarcoma? Joining host Scott this week are George Paxford, Lewis Aldersley, and Chloe Parsons. George and Chloe were supported by the Trust as young people and have since become Trust volunteers. Lewis sailed on his first trip with the Trust last summer.  George, Lewis, and Chloe have experienced sarcoma in their lives and join...

And we're back! Welcome to season 2 of Sound Waves, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust's official podcast. Our season premiere coincides with the launch of the Trust's Virtual Summer, our programme of activities for the 2020 season. From making the 'hardest decision in the Trust's history' just a number of weeks ago when we decided to cancel all our trips for the year,...

As the Trust prepares to launch its summer activities for 2020, we talk to Dr Dave Hobin, Trustee and medical advisor to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, about why young people need our support now more than ever. As consultant paediatric oncologist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Dave has been on the front lines over the last few months. He’s also the chair of TYAC, which is the UK’s professi...

Without our volunteers, the Trust wouldn't be where it is today. They come from all over, bring an array of life experience to the role, and are at the heart of spreading that Trust magic. Even though our 2020 looks very different to how we imagined, our volunteers are as important as always. We want to support them through this time as well as young people. The training they receive has move...

Coronavirus has been devastating for charities' incomes. Not only are massive fundraising events no longer taking place, but individuals aren't as able to raise money themselves either. And yet for charities to survive this time, they need to keep their fundraising efforts up. This week host Scott is joined by the Trust's Fundraising Manager Lindsay, Trust Youth Board member Danni,...

Mental health awareness week is a chance for everyone to check in with their own wellbeing. It's especially important with the world as it is at the moment.  People often forget about the mental impact a cancer diagnosis can have on a young person too. Physical treatment continues to improve, but the long-term effects of going through chemotherapy, missing out on important parts of life, can...

CEO Frank Fletcher provides an update on new changes to the 2020 season. The health and wellbeing of young people in recovery from cancer, as well as ensuring we put no further pressure on to the NHS or our close partner charities has meant taking the hardest decision in the Trust's history.

Today (4 May) is the start of Sun Awareness Week. Young people who have undergone treatment for cancer can be at higher risk of developing skin cancer. So staying 'sun safe' is always at the forefront of staff and volunteers' minds on every Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust trip.  We're joined by two young people - Jade and Jeremy - and 2018's Luke Gilbert Volunteer of the Year...

Welcome to the official podcast of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust!  Host Scott Wilson is joined by Trust CEO Frank Fletcher, youth board member Dan Bishop, and beloved volunteer Wen Stone in episode one to discuss the elephant in the room – isolation. They chat about the different kinds of isolation people are going through, working from home, and how one guest is adapting to married life after...