Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
@emctrust
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We inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future through sailing and outdoor activity. CEO: @frankfletcher #BrighterFuture #NeverMoreNeeded
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It's
@RoundtheIsland
race day! ⛵️
You can follow the Trust boats on the ngtrack app and on our Insta stories. Boat tracker numbers.👇
Solent Hero - 232006308
Forever - 235093236
Waiata - 235076946
Read more info on tracking the race here -
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This time last week, the
#LargsToCowes
riders had just set off from the rainiest Largs. Today, it's the finish line! Joining the last leg is Theresa Kennedy, who's making that final 79km ride with them as they head for their Isle of Wight goal.
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It's the penultimate day of
#LargsToCowes
! Almost 2,000m of elevation for the riders to traverse today on their way to the final stopover in Hindon.
Support the amazing Largs to Cowes crew here and help them reach their fundraising goal:
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Get your dancing shoes on for the
@CampBestival
World Record attempt.🕺Every sign up will help more young people to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer. Find out more here 👇
Calling all Camp Bestival Dorset movers & shakers! Join us in our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the largest disco dance & help raise money for
@emctrust
. More than 324 people will be needed to break the current record!
Sign up & learn the dance👉
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Day six! Over halfway way there now.🥳
Today is set to be a hilly one for the riders as they cycle from Ironbridge to Symonds Yat.🚵♂️
They're just over £5,000 away from meeting their fundraising target. Could you help them celebrate getting over the line👉
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Halfway update! Four days down, four to go. 🥳
After a tough day of climbing – over 1,400m in under 70km yesterday the riders conquered the longest continuous hill in the UK, Cragg Vale. 🚴♂️
Don't forget to follow on Insta
@emctrust
to get the latest updates live from the team.
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Places have unexpectedly opened up on two under 18 four-day sailing trips in Largs this summer. 🏴
Please share with anyone you think might be interested in setting sail towards a brighter future. ⛵️
See link below for dates and how to sign up. ⬇️
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Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Retweeted
Do listen to my
@RNIBRadio
int with Emily Wright
#VisuallyImpairedSailor
who took up sailing through
@emctrust
awarded
@RYA
#DaySkipper
certificate + racing
@RoundTheIsland
#RoundTheIslandRace2022
, oh and has started training with
@BlindSailingGBR
too!
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Big day today for the Largs to Cowes riders. 🚵♂️
They will be tackling almost 1,600m of climbing including Cregg Vale, the longest continuous climb in the UK! Make sure to follow them on our Insta stories.
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What a weekend it's been. 246km travelled across Saturday and Sunday! The riders crossed over into England and spent today travelling through the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales.
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Quick pit stop on day two of the
#LargsToCowes
Brighter Futures Cycle! 🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♀️ Smiles all round 😀
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Emily’s dad Ian is currently tackling our 600-mile Largs to Cowes Brighter Futures Cycle Challenge - this is why ⬇️ thank you
@RNIB
for sharing Emily’s story 🚴⛵️
#AllOnBoard
Time to take to the waters to hear all about how visually impaired sailor Emily Wright first took up the sport of sailing as one of the activities on offer from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
@emctrust
@BlindSailingGBR
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Almost 89 miles and over 1,422m of elevation today - and the riders started off in the lashing rain. Day 1 is really putting the 'challenge' in Largs to Cowes Brighter Futures Cycle Challenge.
#LargsToCowes
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