Becky, Matt and Mark of Taylor family fame are planning to do the National Three Peaks Challenge in September to raise awareness and funds for the The Pain Relief Foundation.

Chronic pain (especially pain specific to women) is poorly understood despite its prevalence, and as a family we know first-hand how debilitating it can be.

Our mum, Jo, has been dealing with various types of pain since aggressive cancer treatment in 2003, the worst of which set in around 7 years ago, intensifying in the last couple of years.

For Mum, this means constant, dizzying discomfort which is felt strongest while sitting, preventing her from doing basic things like enjoying a meal.

Mum is incredibly stoical and pushes through her condition with laughter and positivity, but as it stands there’s no guaranteed treatment for her specific diagnosis.

This is why we’re keen to raise money for a cause which, in our experience at least, rarely gets talked about.

For those who don’t know, the challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon/ Yr Wyddfa) and Becky and Matt are going to try and do this within 24 hours, with Dad as our trusty getaway driver.

Mum won’t be able to join us for obvious reasons, but we’ll be drawing on her incredible strength and thinking of her every step of the way!

The Pain Relief Foundation conduct vital research into the causes and treatments for chronic pain. They’re a small charity and donations will make such a massive difference. 

Thank-you for your support and donations, and don’t forget to add Gift Aid!

Becky, Matt and Mark