On the 7th October I will be taking part in The Three Peaks Challenge which involves climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon), one after another. I am taking part to support my close friend Rich and his daughter Emmeline. Rich's story is below.....

Our amazing daughter, Emmeline, was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) shortly after birth. It started our journey in supporting her through the challenges she has faced and made every milestone achieved an absolute joy to witness!

We have benefitted as a family from the information, research and community that the Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome Support Group has provided since we received her diagnosis.

The money raised from the Three Peaks Challenge will contribute towards the RTS Support Group’s co-funding of a PhD student with Aston University to carry out research into mental health in RTS, as well as providing other RTS families with vital support, both of which will be a huge help in Emmeline’s development.

If you are able to donate anything at all to the cause, it would be most gratefully received.

Rich

The RTS Support Group is a registered charity funded almost entirely by fundraising and voluntary donations.

We exist to provide support to families and carers of people affected by RTS, raise awareness of RTS amongst the medical community, and encourage and support research into the cause and effects of RTS.

The charity supports individuals and families, produces and distributes information on research, medical and policy developments and arranges social family get-togethers to create a supportive network for RTS families.