Jessica Gray, Author at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

31, October 2013·1 min read

Runners defy strong winds to complete Great South Run for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

On Sunday, battling stormy weather and gusts of up to 30 knots, 49 brave runners from local charity team, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, joined 25,000 others to run ten wild miles around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as part of the Great South Run.

29, August 2013·2 min read

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust official charity for PSP at Boat Show

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is proud to announce they will be the official charity for PSP (Premier Shipping & Packing LTD) at the PSP Southampton Boat Show 2013.

15, July 2013·1 min read

Isle of Wight marathon shakes it up for this year’s race

A new course and a new charity partner, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, for this year's Isle of Wight marathon.

4, July 2013·1 min read

Support Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in the Bupa Great South Run

Join up to 50 others supporting the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in the Great South Run in October.

20, June 2013·2 min read

Rowers close to £5k target after the ‘Ultimate Oardeal’

They were just under an hour and a half from breaking the record for a round the Island row, but have almost reached their £5k fundraising target. Can you help towards the last £500?

29, May 2013·3 min read

Round the Island row for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Eight strong men will be rowing around the Island on Friday to raise money and awareness for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Read on to find out where to cheer them on from.

29, April 2013·1 min read

Yarmouth woman runs the the Brighton Marathon for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Fiona is hoping to top up the £800 already raised after running the Brighton marathon.

5, April 2013·1 min read

Who fancies abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower?

Calling all adrenalin junkies, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust offers you the ultimate Spinnaker Tower experience – an abseil 100m down the side of this iconic building.

22, March 2013·1 min read

Isle of Wight rowers take on the ultimate OAR-deal!

Rowers are hoping to beat the current record of 7 hours and 56 mins when they row around the Island for charity in May.

19, March 2013·1 min read

Rise above London’s skyline in support of young cancer sufferers

Your chance to help raise funds for this vital local charity whilst getting to see inside an iconic London Landmark.

8, March 2013·1 min read

The Wight Crew: Hats off to Islanders who plan to row across the Channel

What an incredible challenge this team of ladies are setting themselves. Best of luck to them all.

15, February 2013·2 min read

Chilly start to Round the Island swim preparations

All the best to Anna in her challenge in September, no doubt we'll be reminding readers about it nearer the time.

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