Last week at the Southampton Boat Show, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust received the keys to their new, specially adapted yacht. The yacht is now well on her way to Largs and should arrive in the next three days.
'PO30 1' has been named as winning sector in the People's Postcode Lottery, meaning players could be in for a treat later this month. The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has previously benefited from this invaluable funding.
Running throughout the whole September to coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Round Britain Your Way invites anyone to run, swim, walk, cycle or create their own challenge to collectively travel the 2,400 miles around the British coastline
Cancer recovery is as much about what happens after treatment. This Isle of Wight charity gives young people in recovery from cancer the opportunity to take part in sailing trips to rebuild their confidence.
Thanks to Players of People's Postcode Lottery, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is set to receive a highly-specialised yacht to further improve the experience for young people with mobility issues after treatment for cancer.
Just after 4am this morning, 30 year old Paul Berry from Ventnor set off on his round the Island rowing challenge. He's raising money for two vital charities and as he rows for 18 hours around the Isle of Wight would like to raise as much money as possible for them.
Having pulled out of the London Marathon last year due to injury, CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Frank Fletcher, 44, was thrilled to complete this year's event on Sunday 13 April, raising over £8,000 for his charity in the process.