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Our Impact

34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. We are dedicated to providing them with the tools they need to get moving physically, socially and emotionally when cancer stops them in their tracks. We know our support is making a difference.

In 2019/20, 53% more young adults found us than in previous years. Most people discover us through social media but we’ve also seen an increase in the number of young adults being pointed our way by healthcare professionals.

Our Impact

We measure our impact across all of our programs in line with the needs of the community. They tell us that the areas they need most help with include managing their mental health, getting active and getting practical information around food and nutrition. Community is at the heart of everything we do - and we know our programmes have helped there too.

  • 97% of our community told us that they think Trekstock is relevant to them as a young adult in their 20s and 30s
  • 70% of our community use our online private Facebook group
  • 72% felt the Facebook group met their need to connect with others
  • 91% of our community felt less isolated after attending one of our IRL events
  • 87% felt our Meet and Move sessions helped to build their confidence
  • 72% of the community felt our exercise programmes helped get them moving again

What Our Community Say

They tell us that cancer doesn't end when treatment does:

“Charities like Trekstock provide invaluable support in recognising that dealing with the fallout from cancer is ongoing” 

They tell us we help them feel less isolated:

"Trekstock’s events allow young adults with cancer to meet others going through what you are. There’s no sitting in a room feeling like the youngest person by 15-20 years, which sadly can feel incredibly isolating. The events allow us to feel ‘normal’ when usually we feel anything but”

They tell us our events connect them with people who get it:

“I didn't realise how important it was to go to events with other cancer peeps and feel part of a community of people who 'get it' until I started going to Trekstock events”

They tell us we fill a gap in care provision:

"There is a feeling of being let go once the cancer journey comes to end, yet there are so many more hurdles to overcome before resuming a 'normal life'. Trekstock seems to act as that bridge to give support and information to those who need it” 

They tell us we unite them with others:

“I posted on the Facebook group and my god it helped to hear from those in the same headspace. Sometimes you need to talk to people who just get it”

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 5th July, 2021

Author: Sophie Epstone

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