Hugh Yates

Charity

The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust - The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national organisation that gives young people between the ages of 8-18 who have suffered from cancer and leukaemia the opportunity to take part in the new and fantastic experience of sailing. The majority of our young people are off treatment and in recovery from cancer and leukaemia. These young people are recruited by our contact (usually a nurse or social worker) at the hospital or group we work with, as they are more involved with the young people at the hospitals and so aware of who would benefit the most from the trip. The young people can continue to sail with the Trust up until their 18th birthday or remission date. Often the young people that sail with us have spent long periods of time in hospital and can be suffering from low self-esteem on top of missing out on large chunks of their childhood. Studies into the psychological effects of cancer in children highlight how important positive personal relationships with others are in facilitating coping with cancer. They also state how difficult it is for the children (especially teens) to establish independence and a sense of control over their lives and maintain a sense of personal worth. The emphasis of our trips is on teamwork and fun, with sailing as the perfect catalyst. Sailing offers a new experience in a small and intimate environment, which gives the young people the space to assert themselves without the chance of getting lost in the group. These independent studies into the psychological effects of cancer in children and the values of sail training for young people highlight the long term positive impact the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust trips can have on the challenges that children with cancer and leukaemia face. “Jay returned full of confidence, chat, and knowledge of sailing. Jay had ‘life’ back in his eyes. He enjoyed the whole experience"
The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national organisation that gives young people between the ages of 8-18 who have suffered from cancer and leukaemia the opportunity to take part in the new and fantastic experience of sailing. The majority of our young people are off treatment and in recovery from cancer and leukaemia. These young people are recruited by our contact (usually a nurse or social worker) at the hospital or group we work with, as they are more involved with the young people at the hospitals and so aware of who would benefit the most from the trip. The young people can continue to sail with the Trust up until their 18th birthday or remission date. Often the young people that sail with us have spent long periods of time in hospital and can be suffering from low self-esteem on top of missing out on large chunks of their childhood. Studies into the psychological effects of cancer in children highlight how important positive personal relationships with others are in facilitating coping with cancer. They also state how difficult it is for the children (especially teens) to establish independence and a sense of control over their lives and maintain a sense of personal worth. The emphasis of our trips is on teamwork and fun, with sailing as the perfect catalyst. Sailing offers a new experience in a small and intimate environment, which gives the young people the space to assert themselves without the chance of getting lost in the group. These independent studies into the psychological effects of cancer in children and the values of sail training for young people highlight the long term positive impact the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust trips can have on the challenges that children with cancer and leukaemia face. “Jay returned full of confidence, chat, and knowledge of sailing. Jay had ‘life’ back in his eyes. He enjoyed the whole experience"

Event details

Paris Marathon 2010

11 April 2010

The Paris Marathon is one of the oldest of the big city marathons and pre-dates London by 4 years - equalling London in its size - with 35,000 runners each year. The course has changed several times since its inception, but the route for the last 10 years or so is now well established and is an essential sightseeing tour of the city; starting on the Champs Elysees and running down the wide Boulevard to Place du Concorde, past the Louvre and out to the east of the city. It then joins the banks of the River Seine and returns past Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower on the way to the finish at the Arc de Triomphe on Avenue Foch.




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Paris Marathon

Fundraiser: 
Hugh Yates

My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/HughYates

On the 11th April I will be pounding the Parisian pavements (je trottinerai les trottoirs parisiens) for 42km (it sounds way further in metric). I shall be running in aid of the Ellen MacArthur trust, a charity set up to encourage young people who have suffered from cancer to get their lives going again by introducing them to sailing.

I am doing this in memory of my brother Will, who was a very keen sailor (and general all-round Francophile), and would have really approved of the charity and its work.

I haven't set a target for donations (or for my finishing time) so please just give what you can.

 

Thanks very much,

 

Hugh

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Recent donors

19.05.10 Well done Hugh - sorry we were a bit late!

17.05.10 Well done Hugh! Liz

25.04.10 Congrats mate, superb effort. XX

20.04.10 Well done in completing the marathon.

19.04.10 A tremendous effort - bravo!

19.04.10 Fantastic! Sheilagh

19.04.10 Well done Hugh! With love from Astri, Gerald and Nicholas

12.04.10 Woop woop it's all over now! must be a pretty good feeling! Well done!

11.04.10 Nice one Ube. You're the best.

11.04.10 Well Done!! Didn't want to give you the cash until we knew you could do it!!

11.04.10 Thinking of you Hugh, best of luck, Lin

10.04.10 Watch your back up avenue foche...am still planning on carrying out my dreamt up glorious finish....

10.04.10 good luck tomorrow-can't wait to see you go through the finishing line!

10.04.10 Happy to support you for a good cause. Good luck for Sunday! We'll be thinking of you! John and Regis

09.04.10 Hugh - all the very best of luck on Sunday, Love R,R & C

09.04.10 Good luck and lots of love

07.04.10 Good Luck!

07.04.10 Great charity Hugh, Good Luck, Alan and Sarah

06.04.10 The very best of luck, Hugh! Kate

05.04.10 Best of luck!!!!

03.04.10 Best of luck mate, hope you and hans are both doing really well out there! Thanks for your donation, really appreciated! Hopefully see you v soon xx

01.04.10 Best of luck, Hugh, keep going for a great cause! Love Helen and Hugh

30.03.10

29.03.10 Good luck and good wishes, John

29.03.10 Wishing you the best of luck!

28.03.10 Bonne chance Hugh!

28.03.10 Good luck, Hugh! We'll be thinking of you.

28.03.10 Best of luck, Hugh. All being well we'll be over there to cheer you on.

28.03.10 Well done Hugh - Will is one of the treasured memories of our lives

28.03.10 A splendid cause Hugh - we'll be looking for less than 4 hours of course!!

25.03.10 Good Luck

23.03.10 Well done for all your effort. Phil ran the London Marathon so I know how much time and training it takes. Will look forward to hearing how you do. Much love

23.03.10 Hugh, Best of luck-hope you are fit! A realy great thing to do. Mark

22.03.10 great cause. good luck.

22.03.10 Good luck Hugh!

21.03.10 Good luck Hugh and hope you enjoy it!

21.03.10 Well done Hugh and good luck on the run. No broken bones please! Promise? Love and best wishes from us both XX

21.03.10 Good luck Hugh

21.03.10 Good Luck Hugh!

20.03.10 Great charity to support. Try to enjoy Paris while you run, and most of all, good luck and good speed. Diana & Michael

20.03.10 Hi Hugh - hope the training's going well. Very good luck before during and after... Will be thinking of you (and of Will) - a really great idea. Much love Desmond and Claire xx

20.03.10 An activity and a cause of which we both thoroughly approve! We'll be cheering you on from the sofa on the 11th - and will expect a blow-by-blow when we see you on the 25th...

20.03.10 Good luck Hugh!

19.03.10 Well done, Hugh, and good luck.

19.03.10 Good luck Hugh ! A fantastic cause and just think how much fitter you will be afterwards!

19.03.10 Good Luck Hugh - James recommends lots of vaseline! Ali, James & Tobes xxx

19.03.10 Trott on Hugh! Love Maggie and Brian

19.03.10 Good luck Hugh

18.03.10 Good Luck Hugh

18.03.10

£3,159.50

Running total

Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£3,827.48
Total donors:
79
Biggest donor:
David and Jane
£400.00  
Last donor:
Julian and Tia Bunkall 19.05.10  
Offline fundraising:
£225.00