At the end of March 2026, my colleagues from Beals Wealth Management and I have partnered up with The Knights Foundation, to climb to the summit of Mount Toubkal in Morocco, North Africa’s highest peak at 4,167 metres.

Beals has proudly supported The Knights Foundation for years, contributing to their initiatives and helping families in practical ways. This challenge is our biggest team effort yet, and we’re thrilled to combine our love of adventure with fundraising for such a worthwhile cause.

The Knights Foundation provide life-changing equipment for children, that really need our help.

I was recently privileged to listen to the story of Eliose, which initially started this plight to help.

Eliose was unfortunately non-verbal with complex medical needs. Not being able to communicate with her doctors, her friends and her family was heart-breaking to hear.

She wasn’t able to tell them what and where the pain was, when she just wanted to sit and listen to her friends, or even ask for a hug or tell her parents she loved them.

She was in urgent need of an Eye-Gaze to help her communicate and give her a voice back.

With the help of The Knights Foundation, they were able to fund raise and purchase this piece of equipment that will change her life, and the entire families lives forever.

We now have 2 more people in desperate need of some support and specialist equipment.

Firstly, a lovely young girl, Isabelle, from one of the schools they support. Isabelle requires a specialist terrain buggy due to her additional needs.

Her needs have had a huge impact on the whole family and this buggy would make such a difference. It would allow them to get out together, enjoy days out, and give Isabelle access to places that currently just aren’t possible.

These buggies are expensive and the exact costs depend on how it needs to be designed specifically for her requirements.

We’re also looking to support a young boy called Nino, who has a very rare neurological chromosome condition that presents significant challenges in every aspect of daily life. He has two siblings, who are effectively young carers and always put their little brother first. As Nino gets older, things are becoming increasingly difficult for the family.

There are a number of items that would really improve his day-to-day life but are sadly not financially possible at the moment. In particular, a Tomato Buggy (a specialist supportive buggy designed to provide postural support and comfort for children with complex needs) and a Safe Space travel cot, which provides a secure and safe sleeping environment for children who may be at risk during the night or when away from home.

I know times are hard and the cost of living is making things tighter for us all, but please, dig deep and support me wherever you can, to raise the funds required to really change these amazing kids lives – not just now, but for their future.

The Knights are also looking for people to join them, become patrons and share this incredible journey with them.

There may even be a chance to get on this trip if you fancy it!