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 was a volunteer for My Black dog for 2 years. I was asked to speak about my own experiences with Mental health in in 2021.

They’re a small but powerful Charity with a passionate founder and a fantastic team of volunteers. They offer peer-to-peer conversations for people who are struggling with mental health challenges and trauma.

These are all the reasons why I am running the Manchester Marathon to raise money for them.