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Giving Kieran a sporting chance

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*Target = To raise £25,000 to buy a custom gymnastics leg

Our Aim

Kieran is 14 years old, and was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2010. This meant his leg had to be amputated, and whilst he is now in remission, he still requires regular check-ups to ensure the cancer has not returned.

At 5 stone, Kieran used to be a very athletic boy, and the loss of a leg has made it very difficult for him to continue to be active. He has the use of an NHS leg, but at around 1 stone, it weighs almost a fifth of his body weight, making it difficult for him to get around.

There are sports legs available on the market, but they cost up to £25,000 and because Kieran is still growing, will only last for 2-3 years. Now a keen gymnast, with potential to take part in Olympic teams at the highest level, Kieran requires the specialist equipment, which will enable him to do this.

About Kieran

In October 2010 my life changed forever. I was diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive cancer – Ewing’s Sarcoma. I went from being a happy child who enjoyed playing with my friends, going to...

Scouts and ArtSpark, to a child who was confined to a wheelchair and needed my mam and dad to help me even go to the toilet and bed. I had a full leg cast, which thankfully was removable.

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About Ewing's Sarcoma

Ewing’s sarcoma is a rare disease whereby a specific form of tumour, consisting of cancerous cells, forms in the bone or soft tissue. It is most commonly presented in childhood and early adulthood. According to Macmillian Cancer Support, fewer than thirty children develop this disease in the UK every year.

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About the Leg

Dorset Orthopaedic will manufacture Kieran’s new prosthetic gymnastics leg to his exact requirements. Here’s how it will work:

The socket of Kieran's new leg will consist of a flexible inner socket surrounded by a carbon fibre frame. A vacuum assisted system will act to suspend the limb and help to stabilise the socket. The knee unit will be a hydraulic knee specifically designed for Kieran's level of amputation, fabricated from titanium to provide a lightweight but durable solution. The foot module will be a carbon fibre blade similar to that which can be seen on many of the athletes in the Paralympic Games and will help to give Kieran the energy return that he needs to participate competitively in sport.

News & Blog

  • Sadly Kieran’s cancer has returned. Because of the complex nature of the cancer, Kieran will now require intense treatment over the next few months.“The family are devastated by the news, but remain inspired by Kieran’s courage in the face of this latest setback.“To our friends and supporters we are forever in your debt, but feel unable to provide further details at this stage.

  • Well today has been absolutely fabulous totally amazing Abbie and I competed in the British Nationals Acro Gymnastics 2013.And we WON!!!!! It was an amazing experience and we achieved 3rd highest score of the day absolutely fabulous but it wasn't over we also won the Judges trophy really pleased it was a fabulous day soo enjoyed myself it was AMAZING!!!!!Thank you to my coaches and especially to Durham University Catering who sponsored Abbie & I and allowed us to compete.

Donations

Latest Donations

NameDonation
Alienation Digital £100
Mr & Mrs Harrop Workshop Supplies £250
Mr K Hillary £210
Half Moon Pub £950

Thank you for all your support

See all the lovely people who have helped me so far.

Campaign for Kieran

Do you want to help Kieran by organising your own fundraising campaign?

Whether it’s walking, running, climbing mountains, swimming seas, hosting bake sales, or setting up events, this section will provide you with all the resources you need to manage your campaign and get involved.

You take ownership of your campaign, you collect your donations and then you donate to Kieran once you’ve completed your campaign objectives.

Download your donations sheet here, complete with details on the Kieran Maxwell Fund and customisable fields to enter your campaign details.

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