The mum of a young girl who is cared for at Tŷ Gobaith has said how vital our services have been to their family as her friends take on an epic fundraising challenge.

Bethan lives with Dravet Syndrome, a rare, severe genetic epilepsy, and has been receiving care for more than six years.

On January 9^th 2026, her mum Becky’s close friend, Becky Landon, from Wrexham, will fly out to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco with five other family members on a fundraising trek up Mt Toubkal to raise money for our hospices.

Great friend

Bethan’s mum Becky said: “My friend Becky has been through thick and thin with us.

“She has been invaluable in Bethan’s care when she’s been in and out of hospital. She’d always visit and help us make sense of the medical side of things.

“She’s been there in the tough times and the good times.

“She’s amazing, and I thought she was doing a hike in the UK, but then she told me they were going to Morocco, I was like ‘Wowzers!’”

Advocates

Becky continued: “Bethan is treated like an absolute princess at Tŷ Gobaith and we feel very safe when she’s in their care.

“It’s not just the respite though – they really advocate for us as a family and empower us so we can advocate for Bethan.

“A lot of the medical world is new to us and the staff will send letters and emails on our behalf, to help us better understand things. I know I can always pick up the phone.”

Mountain challenge

Becky Landon, a Paediatric Nurse at Wrexham’s Maelor Hospital, said: “Tŷ Gobaith is a vital place for children and families.

“I’ve known Becky and for around 18 years, having met at a parent and toddler group when her eldest son was born around the same time as my daughter, Evie.

“With my job and friendship with Becky I have seen first-hand the brilliant care they receive there.

“The support with Bethan being able to have respite, the counselling, the whole package really.”

On their escorted 13,671ft lung-busting trek, Becky will be joined by daughter, Evie, her two brothers, and her nephew and his wife, making it a real family affair.

To sponsor the group, head to this link.

Could you conquer Toubkal?

If you’d like to try conquering the mighty Mt Toubkal, we host our own expedition in May 2026.

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