Our Story

Hello. We Are Trekstock

Trekstock was founded in 2009 after a close family friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer. We operate as a small but vital UK charity, addressing the needs of young adults with cancer in their 20s and 30s, through exercise support, practical advice and an active online and offline community.

In 2014, having successfully completed funding of a clinical trial into optimising treatment for a specific subtype of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, we decided to move away from research, to work directly with our beneficiaries.

We know that cancer comes with a complicated set of physical and emotional challenges that can put your life on hold. It’s lonely and isolating and we recognise the impact it can have not just at the treatment stage, but through life after cancer. That’s why we’re here.

When cancer hits you in the prime of your life, we are there to help you take back control over your physical and psychological wellbeing, create meaningful connections with others and make positive lasting changes to aid recovery and rebuild your life after cancer.

“Trekstock offers support that’s accessible and appropriate, something that has been impossible to find. they’re building up my confidence for whatever comes in the future.” Trekstock beneficiary

Our needs-led support programmes continue to be designed, developed and closely monitored by our growing team, alongside our beneficiaries. This way of developing our existing programme delivery remains an integral part of our development to ensure we are giving young adults a voice to be heard. With this unique insight, we can better support those living with cancer, assisting them to thrive through and beyond a diagnosis, in the ways they are telling us they need.

Over the past year, the number of young adults supported by Trekstock more than doubled, thanks to increased brand awareness and the efforts of our fundraising team, alongside strong partnerships and growing relationships in the charity and clinical sectors developed by our small but dedicated our Health Team. We are fast becoming a well recognised charity, yet still remain smaller than many people think, with our lean team of just five.

Every day, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer. Every day we learn there is more to do, but we are more committed than ever to helping change the game for young adults living with and beyond cancer. We can only achieve that with the support and commitment of our incredible donors and supporters.

Each one of you makes a huge difference and on behalf of myself and all the team, we want to say a big thank you.

Sophie, Founder & CEO

Latest

Yoga Class - May

Come to our free class and leave feeling restored and zen whilst getting moving together with others who understand.
Rumii's story

Rushing around to set up the outdoor terrace without a trolley as the previous night it was broken due to negligent colleagues. So a size 8 girl pulling 10 metal chairs at a time during London's rainy season. Rushing no less as hitting the snooze button that morning was equally a sin and a guilty pleasure. Suddenly I slip and hear a pop in my right shoulder. Throughout the month the pain slowly starts to get worse.
Ethan
Olivia

I went to my GP with complaints of chest pains when I drink alcohol, at first the doctor told me that this was down to anxiety, and that I had made it up in my head. The next doctor suggested that I should get tested for Lymphoma as a precaution, just to rule it out. The words Lymphoma meant nothing to me, and I walked out of the doctors feeling relieved if anything with the idea I might have Lymphoma, it wasn't until later I realized I had cancer.

Meet & Move London

A day of wellbeing, connecting with others, inspirational speakers and more, for young adults living with and beyond cancer. Grab your free ticket now. Each guest will get a goody bag brimming with treats.
What We Do

We believe that no young adult should have to face cancer alone.
Join our community

Join our welcoming online and community across the UK and find out how we can support you through and beyond cancer
Conquer The Tower

How quickly can you, your colleagues or crew climb 35 floors with 877 steps, to a panoramic view of London? You or your team will race against others to be the quickest to the top!
Our Story

When cancer stops you in the prime of your life, Trekstock helps get you moving again. Life in your 20s and 30's is hard enough. Try it with cancer.
Trekstock Talks

#TrekstockTalks – our live Q&A series with a range of experts covering the topics that matter to you
Exercise programme

Our personalised 1:2:1 exercise programme
Lake District 5 Peaks

Join the team on a 24hr adventure venturing across 14 miles and over 1,300m of ascent tackling five of England’s most demanding peaks to help raise awareness and funds to support young adults living with cancer across the UK, so Trekstock can help get them moving through the challenges of cancer.
Team

Since 2009, Trekstock has grown from a determined Founder based at Sophie's kitchen table to a passionate team housed at 23 Carnaby Street in London. We may still be small but we’re very good at shouting louder than our size, thanks to the incredible supporters who champion us.
Jess

At 24, I was experiencing a pain in my right calf which I assumed was due to muscle damage from training for my first half marathon. In fact, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.