Team Trekstock

We're a small but passionate team, working together to support young adults living through and beyond cancer.

Sophie Epstone

Founder and & CEO

You’ll find me... hiking the coast, mountains, and anywhere else my trek boots will take me… adventuring out of the city with Trekstock’s Wellbeing Officer Serge and sourcing the best local hot chocolate (extra hot).

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Jemima Reynolds

Health Programmes and Engagement Lead

You’ll find me... starting the day leading HIIT, cooking and eating delicious food, hanging out in a gallery and talking the hind legs off a donkey with friends.

Charlotte Robinson

Communications Manager

Charlotte is passionate about all thing's news, politics & comms. In her free time, you'll find her listening to podcasts, fuelling her Real Housewives obsession, and scrolling through Stanley Tucci's Instagram. Fav food? Christmas pud. Fav exercise? Walking, obvs. Festival line-up? Foals, Rolling Stones, Sam Fender, Måneskin, Kate Bush, Laurel, Arctic Monkeys.

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Alice-May Purkiss

Comms Freelancer

Alice freelances for Trekstock two days a week and helps take care of our comms. When she's not working for us, you'll find her hosting AfterThoughts, supporting people to look after their wellbeing and access their creativity and banging on about the power of storytelling. Fav food? Potatoes. Fav exercise? Swimming. The colder the water the better (yeah, she's one of those). Festival lineup? Self Esteem, Kae Tempest, Glass Animals, Arlo Parkes, Future Islands and Hall&Oates.

Tamsyn Wilce

Digital Marketing Manager

The one behind the band tees. Tamsyn runs things over at Merch for Good, so is often found head deep in designs or working on the perfect playlist. Outside of work you’ll probably find her in a music venue, a cosy pub or cross-stitching on the sofa. Favourite food has got to be fish tacos, favourite exercise involves anything with water (surfing, swimming etc) and festival line-up? It’s going to have emo icons Paramore & Jimmy Eat World and then plenty of bangers from Fred Again, CHVRCHES, Bombay Bicycle Club and Halsey.

Megan Adams Davies

Partnerships & Fundraising

Megan has joined Trekstock after more than ten years in the fashion industry. She’s insta-interior obsessed and a serial DIYer on the weekends. Fav food? Tiramisu. No matter when or where, if its on the menu it’ll be on her bill. Fav exercise? Circuits and nature walks – the healthiest hobby to come out of Lock down! Festival line up? Self-confessed Swiftie - Taylor Swift, Michael Kiwanuka, Jungle, Mumford and Son’s, Bastille, Miley Cyrus.

Serge

Wellbeing Officer

You'll find me... eating all snacks except Coriander, stealing any unoccupied chair, taking Sophie for a walk, and generally being a source of joy.

Latest

#TrekstockMoves

Looking for an introduction to exercising after cancer? We've got just the ticket. Try our #TrekstockMoves series with personal trainer Lisanne van Sonsbeek.
Cancer Charity Trekstock Launch Own-Brand Apparel via Merch For Good

We're stoked to announce that Merch For Good, the home to all of our exclusive band tees, has launched its first ever branded collection, beautifully designed by Brighton illustrator Will Richards.
7 Days of Yoga

Yoga has tonnes of benefits for people who've been diagnosed with cancer. From helping your mood to improving your overall wellbeing, try our seven day yoga series to see what yoga can do for you. Let's get it om
Meditation: Here's how to start and why you should

Think meditation is a waste of time? Think again. We wanna remind you that a little bit of om can make a big bit of difference.

The Experts

We're grateful to our amazing team of experts who help shape and guide the work we do, ensuring it is meeting a real need and is evidence-based. They ensure we develop programmes and support information that is of the highest standard in response to the needs of our beneficiaries.
Our Young Adult Ambassadors

Our Young Adult Ambassadors are an integral part of Trekstock. They lend their voices to help us to raise awareness and are passionate about helping us change the future for those affected by cancer in their 20s and 30s.
Celebrity Ambassadors

Our celebrity ambassadors are passionate supporters of our work and and have personal connections to our cause. They help us to spread the word of the support we offer to young people living with cancer.
Board of Trustees

Our team of Trustees takes Trekstock's work very seriously and are responsible for making sure our charity is doing what it was set up to do. From Corporate Law to Entertainment, we are grateful to our varied and dedicated board.
Development Board

We're a growing Development Board of experts and brilliant people, working together to make a difference in many ways.

Check out our food and cancer booklet

Navigating all the information around diet and cancer can be overwhelming, so we’ve created an expert nutrition guide with Dr Hazel Wallace & Friends.
HELLO FROM TREKSTOCK

Lots of lovely links for you.
What We Do

Diagnosed with cancer in your 20s or 30s? We're here to support you through your diagnosis. From exercise support, practical advice and an active online & offline community we're here to make sure you don't have to face cancer alone.
Are you a healthcare professional?

Work within the NHS? Sign up to our healthcare professional newsletter. Find out how Trekstock can help you and your patients today.
Our Story

Trekstock was founded in 2009 by Sophie Epstone after she became aware of a huge gap in tailored support services for those diagnosed with cancer in their 20s or 30s.
Secondary Sisters

Secondary Sisters are here to create a safe place to connect with other Secondary Sisters.
LET'S GET YOU CONNECTED

Has cancer stopped you in your tracks? Look no further. We're here for you. We get this is a club you never wanted to join, but we want you to know we’re here to help you figure it out.
RENEW exercise programme

Making yourself exercise is tough at the best of times, let alone when cancer's thrown into the mix. But with our RENEW programme, we'll help you keep moving in whatever way works for you. Move your body, meet others, feel confident and improve your physical and mental health.
Nutrition and Cancer

Check out our info to help you get the right support you need when it comes to food and cancer after your diagnosis.
Meet & Move Manchester

A day of wellbeing, connecting with others, inspirational speakers and more, for you - if you're living with and beyond cancer. Grab your free ticket now, lunch and goody bag included.

Regular Giving

Create a regular giving plan with us. We're then able to plan ahead and make long term commitments to young adults living with and beyond cancer. Read more

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Carolina’s Story: Share The Love

"My life was put on hold from that moment onwards until I finished treatment and found Trekstock’s Community, who helped me to feel normal again." Read more

HOW TREKSTOCK'S EARLY MENOPAUSE SUPPORT CHANGED THE GAME

As seen on Davina's CH4 Sex, Mind and the Menopause, Stacey’s breast cancer treatment saw her go into a medically induced menopause. But after taking part in Trekstock's Menopause programme, her approach to her symptoms and the way she thinks about her body. Read more