I was due to run the 2024 Manchester Marathon but in 2023 I first Broke my ankle in August, that was a minor set back, I thought I could still run it with a reduced training plan and target. However, further disaster struck and in October, I was diagnosed with Oropharyngeal Cancer. I underwent 3 operations at the end of 2023 then started radiotherapy in January until March 2024. Unsurprisingly I had to defer my Marathon place to 2025 and I am running on the 27th April.

While going through treatment I formed Kieran’s Kit Quest, I’ve been collecting signed sporting goods and auctioning them with all the funds going to the following charities: Maggie’s, Movember, My Black Dog and St. George’s Hospital Charity.

I first went to Maggie’s in the Royal Marsden after my first Operation, as soon as I walked through the door it just felt like home. They were supportive of my fundraising efforts, talked to me about my treatment and were there for me from that day on. A lot of people may not realise how hard it is mentally to readjust to “normal” life after Cancer treatment, Maggie’s helped put me back together and I’m proud to support them and run the Manchester Marathon for them.