In Loving Memory of Matt Beacham: The Welsh 3000s

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit this page.

Earlier this year, we sadly said goodbye to a truly remarkable man, my uncle, Matthew Beacham. In 2021, Matt was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and after a courageous fight, he sadly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love for the community.

To honour his memory, myself and three close friends, Morgan Barnett, Jonathan Conns and Henry Kashi, are taking on a challenge that Matt always wanted to do, the Welsh 3000s on the 21st June. This challenge involves summiting all 15 of Wales’s highest peaks, in just 24 hours. This will involve walking for 50km with an elevation gain of 4000 meters, with no transport other than our tired, blistered feet!

But this is more than just a personal challenge for myself and my friends—it’s a tribute. Matt was a passionate fundraiser for Guide Dogs, raising and training an incredible 18 dogs over 11 years. He gave so much of himself to help others, and now we want to give something back to him.

We’re raising money to install a memorial bench for Matt on the Greenway in Milcote, a place that meant so much to him. It’s where he opened his first railway carriage café in 2004. For years, Matt walked that path with his beloved dogs and his wife Louise by his side. We hope it can now be a peaceful place for others to sit, reflect, and remember him.

Any donations, no matter how big or small, will bring us one step closer to making this happen. We’ll be sharing updates of our Welsh 3000s journey via my poor social media skills.

Thank you for your time and donations.

Jake Lees X