Lumo honours colleague with charity climb

A team from the train operator Lumo is taking on a tough challenge for charity.

Newcastle-headquartered Lumo has announced that members of its team will tackle the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in memory of their late colleague, customer experience team manager Kieran Dunlop, who passed away from brain cancer in February 2025. 

Kieran had worked with Lumo since 2021.

The challenge also supports Lumo’s new partnership with Brainstrust, a charity providing vital care and resources for people affected by brain tumours. 

Danielle Daglish, customer experience team manager at Lumo and one of Kieran’s close friends, said: “It’s been an awful time for Kieran’s family and all of his friends and colleagues. 

“Nothing can replace him, but any small difference we can make to support Brainstrust is so valuable. 

“I’m excited about the Three Peaks Challenge and determined to smash it for Kieran.”

Jen Clare, service delivery director at Lumo, added: “Everyone at Lumo was devasted to lose our beloved colleague and friend Kieran to brain cancer in February this year. 

“Life can be incredibly cruel at times. 

“Kieran had so much of his life still to lead and so much to do. 

“His loss has impacted the whole organisation and we’re keen to do everything we can to honour his memory and raise money for the Brainstrust.

“Announcing Brainstrust as our charity partner for the year was an easy decision, given our emotional connection. 

“The work they do as an organisation is vital and really does make a difference to people’s lives. 

“We’re creating and supporting a range of key activities with them throughout the year, but the big one is the Three Peaks Challenge.

“This is no mean feat for our colleagues getting involved. 

We're encouraging as many people as we can to support the initiative and we’ve also set up a dedicated JustGiving page.” 

Stephanie Coffey, senior fundraising officer at Brainstrust, added: “It’s been great to get to know the passionate team at Lumo. 

“Understandably they’re really keen to get behind us and to raise much needed funds in honour of their colleague Kieran. 

“We’re proud to be Lumo’s charity partner for the year and wish the team well with the Three Peaks Challenge.”

The team have created this video to share their story about why they are taking on the challenge.

To donate to their Just Giving page, see here.

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