Kieran’s Krew - Be Part of the Movement for Brain Tumours

Hey everyone. Firstly thank you for visiting this page to donate your money.

In November 2022, my partner, Kieran Shingler, also a son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend was unexpectedly diagnosed with a high grade cancerous brain tumour, at the age of 23.

Following an emergency CT scan at Warrington Hospital, Kieran was admitted to The Walton Centre, where he had four major brain surgeries, including an emergency surgery on Christmas Day. As you can imagine this was a horrific time for our family and friends. Following his four surgery’s, Kieran also suffers from short-term memory loss. He started his treatment, both Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy at Clatterbridge, Liverpool, and finishes his first cycle at the end of February.

Anyone who knows Kie, knows how much he loves sport, especially in the football and triathlon world. Kie is such an active person and loves getting out on his bike, going for a run or even a swim (both indoor and outdoor). He has taken part in several triathlons and has always amazed those who support him with how determined he is.

Myself, family, friends are keen to raise funds to support several brain tumour charities close to our heart and funds for Kieran to do the things he loves. Your efforts, donations and own fundraising will help us out.

Over £700m is spent on cancer research in the UK every year, yet less than 3% is spent on brain tumours - WE WANT TO CHANGE THIS!

Update - Summer 2025: Kieran has had 30 sessions of dual chemoradio therapy in January 2023 followed by 4 months of TMZ (oral chemo) and then 3 cycles of Lomustine (another oral chemo) due to the TMZ no longer working. Kieran had to stop treatment in November 2023 as his liver was badly damaged and continuing with chemotherapy could have been fatal.

He went 19 months without any treatment from the NHS and his tumour continued to shrink, which was unbelievable news! During this time, the money we had raised allowed us to buy a Hyperbaric Oxygen Tank, a red light machine and a PEMF machine, all of which have shown this helps and increases his recovery and helps with his short-term memory loss.

In June 2025, we got told the news that Kieran's tumour has started to grow again. He was put back on chemotherapy to help get this back under control. We would love to continue to raise money for charities close to our hearts as well as making memories and doing the things Kieran loves, which can be as simple as going to a yummy breakfast and coffee.

We thank you in advance love Abbie, Kieran, Lisa, Karl, Caitlyn and Ash x

Our Fundraising Journey:

Duncan Lee completing 3 triathlons, including Lanzarote 70.3, for Kieran's Krew

Kieran's aunties, sister and partner swimming 10,000m at their local swimming baths for Kieran's Krew

Rachel McGrory running the Wigan 10k for Brain Tumour Research

Kieran's football team, mates and school mates taking part in Kieran's Krew Football Tournament for Kieran's Krew

Abbie and Lauren running a 5k inflatable course for Brain Tumour Research

A 12-hour Spinathon hosted by Kieran's local gym, Live Wire Warrington for Kieran's Krew and Clatterbridge Cancer Care

Owen Lee, Kieran's bestfriend, completing the Bolton Ironman for Kieran's Krew

2023 Warrington 5K Pretty Muddy for Brain Cancer Research

Owen and Kieran's Tri team taking on a 100mile ride for Kieran's Krew

Kieran's partner and mum at the Bingo Bedlam raising money for Kieran's Krew and Ahead of the Game Foundation

Kieran's 6 friends completed a Coast to Coast for Kieran's Krew and Brain Cancer Research

Lauren and Paul completed the Manchester Marathon for Kieran's Krew and Brain Cancer Research

Katie and Olivia, Kieran's family friends, ran the Wilmslow 10k for Kieran's Krew

Warrington 5K Pretty Muddy 2024 for Kieran's Krew and Brain Cancer Research

Kieran's auntie Diane, his uncle Stuart, bestfriend Aaron and family friend Amie, all took part in Brave the Shave for Ahead of the Game Foundation

Our Autumn Charity Ball for Kieran's Krew

Kieran, Abbie and their dog Vito, taking on 12 summits for Ahead of the Game Foundation

Kieran with his friend Richard and coach, Tel after Richard won top fundraiser at his Boxing Match for Ahead of the Game Foundation

Kieran and Abbie after Kieran's Krew won Fundraiser of the Year at the Warrington Guardian Awards 2025