Yes, it’s true. Mark’s legs will be making their debut at next year’s FIA IDX Gala Dinner thanks to his brave (some say questionable) acceptance of the legendary Kilt Challenge. In the spirit of putting the “Challenge” in “Kilt Challenge”, Mark has decided to take things up a notch (or 3,064 metres to be exact) by tackling the National Three Peaks Challenge — all to raise money for Futures for Kids!

But he won’t be facing the mountains alone. Joining Mark on this epic climb will be an equally fearless (and possibly equally questionable) squad of volunteers:

Bruce Savage

Cassie Chandler

Edward Monrad

Emma Richardson

Francesca Kennedy

Gary Saunders

Helen Gordon

James Beasley-Suffolk

Jamie Gavin

Justin Hudson

Maylis Dubarry

Nick Rustad

Nick Solinger

Owain Roberts

Phil Hermon

Richard Pape

Robbert Booij

Sylvia Ahaus

Will Patrick

All funds go directly to Futures for Kids. In conjunction with the International Derivatives Expo (IDX), FIA hosts the IDX Gala in aid of Futures for Kids, an organization that raises funds on behalf of the futures and options industry for charities that strive to provide better lives and futures for children and young people internationally. Over the last twelve years, the IDX Gala has raised more than £1.7 million for Futures for Kids, including through the Kilt Challenge.