To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Musto has commissioned a short film about the work of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. It features young people whose lives have been affected by cancer and explains how sailing with the Trust impacted on their recovery and changed their lives.
Documentary makers spent a day sailing off Cowes with a Trust crew including Macy Boyling (22) who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at just six years old, Emily Wright (19) who had an Optic Pathway Glioma aged nine and Romy Rundle (18) who had Osteosarcoma in her knee at the age of 14. They were joined by Ellen herself who explains how the charity came about and the impact it has had, ahead of the crew competing in the Round The Island Race.
The film was produced by Musto, the leading sailing and technical clothing brand and a supporter to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust since its inception in 2003.
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust was founded by Ellen almost 20 years ago. It is a national charity that inspires young people aged eight to 24 to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer. Cancer can have a big impact on a young person's mental wellbeing and the Trust offers the opportunity to learn sailing and to become part of a crew, as well as outdoor adventure.
For the month of September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, all donations made to the Trust by Musto customers in-store will be matched by Musto.
Nick Houchin, Head of Marketing, Musto said: "Musto is proud to have been involved with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust since the outset. The fact that so many of the young people have continued sailing afterwards is testament to the positive experience they have."
For more information visit ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org
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