Shaun McEntee Anfield Run Raises Nearly £9000 2026

Key Points

• Shaun McEntee has raised £8,945 for Meningitis Now through his 110-mile run from Aggborough Stadium in Kidderminster to Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium.
• The five-day run was completed as tribute to Aaron Mills, an 18-year-old fan of both Liverpool and Kidderminster Harriers football clubs.
• Aaron passed away in January due to Meningitis B infection.
• Speaking about their main goal, Aaron’s father Anthony Mills revealed that the family’s primary intention was raising awareness and getting the students to arrange a free MenB vaccination.
• McEntee ran carrying a small jar with Aaron’s ashes on his journey.
• According to McEntee, Aaron inspired him to keep running in some of the hardest moments of the run.
• The funds will be used by Meningitis Now charity, the largest one in the UK according to the report.

Anfield (Liverpool standard) September 29, 2026 – Shaun McEntee’s 110-mile run from Aggborough Stadium to Liverpool FC’s Anfield has raised £8,945 for Meningitis Now in memory of Aaron Mills, an 18-year-old supporter of both Kidderminster Harriers and Liverpool.

The fundraising total was reported by the Kidderminster Shuttle in its article, “Man’s run from Kidderminster to Anfield raises nearly £10k.” The report did not identify an author by name. According to the publication, McEntee completed the challenge over five days, starting in Kidderminster and finishing at Anfield the following week.

The run was organised to remember Mills, who died from Meningitis B in January at the age of 18. Mills was described as a lifelong Liverpool and Kidderminster Harriers fan, linking the starting point and destination of McEntee’s challenge to two clubs that had particular significance for the teenager.

How much did the Anfield run raise?

The challenge raised £8,945 for Meningitis Now, a figure that places the fundraiser close to the £10,000 mark.

The Kidderminster Shuttle described the total as an “amazing” result and reported that the funds would go to the UK’s largest meningitis charity. The money is intended to support the organisation’s work helping people affected by meningitis, while also contributing to wider efforts to raise awareness of the disease.

The final total was presented as an important additional outcome for Aaron’s family. Although the purpose of the run was not only to collect donations, the fundraising figure reflected the level of public support for the campaign.

Anthony Mills, Aaron’s father, said the family’s primary objective was to ensure that people heard Aaron’s story and understood more about Meningitis B.

“Our main goal was to make some noise, share Aaron’s story and raise awareness, to encourage students to book in for the free MenB vaccine,”

Anthony said, according to the Kidderminster Shuttle.

He added that raising nearly £10,000 for Meningitis Now was a significant bonus and would help the charity continue its work.

“Being able to give nearly £10,000 to Meningitis Now is a huge added bonus, to thank them for their support and help them continue to save lives and rebuild futures,”

Anthony said.

Who was Aaron Mills?

Aaron Mills was an 18-year-old who supported Liverpool and Kidderminster Harriers. His death from Meningitis B in January prompted the memorial challenge and the family’s campaign to raise awareness of vaccination.

Anthony described Aaron’s death as devastating and preventable. His comments, as reported by the Kidderminster Shuttle, linked the fundraising effort to a broader public-health message about MenB vaccination.

“Aaron’s story is devastating and preventable,” Anthony said.

The campaign also encouraged students to book a free MenB vaccine. The report did not provide further details about the vaccination programme, eligibility criteria or the arrangements for making an appointment.

Anthony said the amount raised represented the public’s understanding of and support for the family’s campaign.

“Almost £10,000 is a measure of how much people understand and support what we are trying to do,” he said.

He also thanked those who contributed and said their generosity reflected Aaron’s character.

“Their kindness and generosity are in the spirit of Aaron, which really helps me personally,” Anthony said.

How did Shaun McEntee complete the challenge?

McEntee began the run at Aggborough Stadium, the home ground associated with Kidderminster Harriers, and travelled approximately 110 miles to Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC.

The challenge took five days. The report said McEntee crossed the finish line at Anfield the previous week, after beginning the journey in Kidderminster five days earlier.

Before setting off, McEntee said it was an honour to undertake the run in Aaron’s memory. After reaching Anfield, he explained that remembering the teenager helped him manage the physical and emotional difficulty of the journey.

McEntee carried a small canister containing some of Aaron’s ashes for the full five days.

“I had a little canister of [Aaron’s] ashes that I’ve been carrying with me for the full five days, and that’s what has pushed me through,”

McEntee said, according to the Kidderminster Shuttle.

The runner said Thursday and Friday were particularly difficult. He was already exhausted, the weather had turned against him and he knew there was still a substantial distance to cover.

“Thursday and Friday were really tough. It was probably the lowest [I had been],” McEntee said.

“The weather was against us, and I was already exhausted, and I knew I had lots to go.”

Despite those difficulties, McEntee said Aaron’s name and memory gave him the motivation to continue.

“But his name was on my back, and his spirit pushed me through,” he said.

Why was awareness part of the fundraising campaign?

The run was designed not only as a memorial event but also as a way of increasing awareness of Meningitis B and encouraging eligible students to seek vaccination.

Anthony’s comments placed the campaign’s emphasis on prevention. By sharing Aaron’s story, the family hoped to encourage more students to book the free MenB vaccine and to prompt wider discussion about the risks associated with meningitis.

The Kidderminster Shuttle report did not include a statement from Meningitis Now about how the £8,945 would be allocated. It also did not publish details about the number of people who donated, the fundraising platform used or whether the total could increase after the article was published.

The information available establishes the amount raised, the charity benefiting from the appeal and the family’s stated aim of encouraging vaccination. It does not provide further medical or administrative information about the vaccine programme.

What did Aaron’s father say about McEntee’s effort?

Anthony said no amount of money could fully express his respect for McEntee or reflect the scale of the effort he had made.

“No amount of funds raised could ever reflect the respect I have for Shaun, for what he put himself through, the reasons behind it, and the truly uplifting experience that he created,”

Anthony said.

His remarks distinguished between the financial result and the personal significance of the run. The £8,945 will support Meningitis Now, but the challenge also created an opportunity for people to remember Aaron and engage with the family’s vaccination message.

McEntee’s decision to carry Aaron’s ashes throughout the route added a personal element to the five-day journey. His account of the hardest stages of the run indicated that the memorial purpose remained central to the challenge until he reached Anfield.

What is the wider significance of the development?

The fundraiser connects sport, local identity, bereavement and public-health awareness. Aggborough Stadium and Anfield were chosen because of Aaron’s support for Kidderminster Harriers and Liverpool, while the route gave the campaign a visible connection between the two football communities.

The amount raised also shows the level of financial backing received by the appeal. However, the available report does not identify the individual donors or provide a breakdown of contributions.

The central confirmed facts are that McEntee completed the approximately 110-mile route in five days, the run was held in Aaron’s memory, and £8,945 was raised for Meningitis Now.

Background: What is the background to the memorial run?

The memorial run followed the death of Aaron Mills from Meningitis B in January, when he was 18. Aaron was a lifelong supporter of Liverpool and Kidderminster Harriers.

Shaun McEntee then undertook the five-day journey from Aggborough Stadium to Anfield. Before beginning the challenge, he described it as an honour to run in Aaron’s memory. After finishing, he said the teenager’s spirit helped him continue when the weather, exhaustion and remaining distance made the challenge especially difficult.

Aaron’s father, Anthony, said the family wanted to share the teenager’s story, raise awareness and encourage students to book a free MenB vaccine. Donations from the event raised £8,945 for Meningitis Now.

Prediction: How could this affect football supporters and students?

For football supporters, the fundraiser is likely to maintain attention on Aaron’s connection with Kidderminster Harriers and Liverpool while encouraging further donations or community events linked to his memory. The cross-club nature of the challenge may also help the campaign reach supporters beyond Kidderminster.

For students and their families, the most direct potential effect is increased awareness of the MenB vaccination message highlighted by Aaron’s father. The report does not establish whether vaccination uptake will rise, but greater public discussion could encourage eligible students to seek information and arrange an appointment.

For Meningitis Now, the £8,945 donation provides additional funds for its work, although the report does not specify how the charity will use the money. The longer-term effect will depend on whether the campaign continues to attract public attention and whether its awareness message leads people to take action.