In this episode host Abbie sits down with Jill from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Matt, a young person who recently joined one of their sailing trips. Together, they explore how the charity transforms lives by taking young people living through and beyond cancer on unforgettable sailing adventures. From overcoming fears to building confidence and friendships, this conversation dives deep into why being out on the water is more than just a trip: it’s a turning point.

During the discussion we learn how Ellen MacArthur turned her passion for sailing into a charity that now supports over 700 young people every year, and what a typical four-day sailing trip looks like, from learning knots to epic water fights between yachts. Matt shares why saying “yes” to the trip became one of the best experiences of his life, and we hear how sailing helps rebuild confidence, independence, and connection after cancer treatment.

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In this episode, host Grace (one of our previous podcasters, sits down with Wendy Tarpley-Morris, co-founder of The Little Princess Trust, and Erin Lavery, a former beneficiary turned viral fundraiser. Together, they explore the incredible impact of providing free real-hair wigs to young people facing hair loss due to cancer or other medical conditions, and the charity’s missions to make wigs an entitlement, not a privilege, whilst also funding research for kinder cancer treatments.

Grace and Erin share raw, honest experiences of hair loss, identity, and empowerment, and Erin describes how her head-shave went viral and raised £15,000 for the charity

RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and The National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National Lottery Community Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk) 

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In this episode, Stuart introduces listeners to Flynne’s Barn, a unique charity nestled in the Lake District that offers young people with cancer a chance to reconnect with nature, creativity, and community. Katherine, co-founder of Flynne’s Barn, shares the deeply moving story behind its creation after losing her daughter Flynne to cancer, and how that loss inspired a sanctuary for healing and hope.

We also hear from Amber, a person who has experienced a stay at Flynne’s Barn. She opens up about the transformative power of the barn’s peaceful setting, creative workshops, and the friendships forged there. From archery and abseiling to writing poetry in the falls, Flynne’s Barn is more than a retreat; it’s a lifeline for young people navigating isolation and treatment fatigue.

RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and The National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National Lottery Community Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk)

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