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Alan Shearer surprises ‘incredible’ Northumberland man who was told he’d never walk again

Keith Dungait has shown extreme determination to walk again after a serious spinal cord injury he suffered in 2018 left him paralysed…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:02 PM
Alan Shearer surprises ‘incredible’ Northumberland man who was told he’d never walk again
Key Things to Know
  • Alan Shearer surprised Keith Dungait to thank him for completing a fundraising walking challenge after suffering paralysis.
  • Dungait was told he would never walk again after a 2018 swimming pool accident caused a severe spinal injury.
  • Dungait walked 2,775 steps with a frame to complete a mile and presented Shearer with a £2,775 check.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer made a surprise visit to Keith Dungait at his Northumberland home to thank him for his fundraising efforts. Dungait, who was told he would never walk again after suffering a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 2018, completed the "Move a Mile" challenge by walking 2,775 steps with a frame.

During the visit, Dungait presented Shearer with a check for £2,775 for the Alan Shearer Foundation. The donation supports a £1 million campaign to construct a second hydrotherapy pool at the Alan Shearer Centre in Newcastle.

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