Giving families a break from cancer

Founded in 2001, Sail 4 Cancer (part of the 4 Cancer Group) uses water based activities as vehicles for both fund-raising and convalescence. A specialist respite provider, the charity funds day trips, short-breaks and holidays for British families living with cancer / those recently bereaved through cancer. The majority of the charity's respite trips are linked to the water and its therapeutic powers.

From the moment you are diagnosed with cancer your life is taken over by hospital visits, treatments, tests, uncertainty, and often, financial worries. For a day or a few weeks, Sail 4 Cancer takes cancer patients and their families away from the disease and the nightmare that they are living through.

25th Jan 2012

Nico swaps his deck shoes for trainers

Nico Westlake is swapping shoes to raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer. Read why he's doing it - and why it will be such a challenge...

24th Oct 2011

Cruise118 & Sail 4 Cancer launch The John Bloodworth Fund

The John Bloodworth Fund has been launched to help send more cancer patients and their families on respite breaks.

27th Oct 2011

Richard chooses Europe's Toughest as his first marathon...

Richard Groome is once again looking to push the boundaries and is taking part in Europe's Toughest Road Marathon.

27th Jun 2011

Cowes to Cherbourg - an 85 Mile Challenge - Weather Permitting

The 3rd September has been allocated for Jon's second attempt to cross the English Channel from Cowes to Cherbourg. 85 nm passage strewn with freighters, tankers, cruise liners and fishing fleets.

18th Jan 2011

Kay, Kevin and Draig o'r Mor's Fantastic Fastnet

Kay's story of competing in the 2011 Fastnet in her own words...

26th Aug 2011

Lou dances to success

Neilson Fitness Co-ordinator, Lou Wale, has been inspired by the Sail 4 Cancer guests she's met to run a half marathon in order to raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer.

27th Oct 2011

Fabulous Fundraising in Ortakent

The Neilson Seaside resort in Ortakent Turkey is described as a small and intimate beachclub with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Apart from all the fun and relaxation they provide for the lucky guests, the resort staff are also talented at raising funds for Sail 4 Cancer...