Children with cancer know the medical world all to well as patients. And as patients they have to obey treatment and basically do as they are told. It is almost as if they have control over nothing. Then they beat cancer and it is time to take control back again. Many of these now older children can take back control by setting sail into the sea. A relay around Britain, this will give them a sense of control again and a sense of accomplishment.

Key Takeaways:

• A well known yachtswoman set up an organization by the name of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, which aids young people recovering from cancer to gain independence and confidence through sailing.
• Sailing trips are usually taken in large groups, several months at a time.
• The boat will stop in 60 ports, some of which are Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Plymouth and Liverpool.

“It’s almost showed me that my illness doesn’t have to stop me from trying new things and doing everything I want to do.”

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39981334