I am raising money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Every penny I raise will help more hearing dog puppies to be trained, so that one day they can transform a deaf persons life.
My wife is profoundly deaf, and one day hopes to be matched with a hearing dog. Through the application process, i've seen first hand how life-changing hearing dogs can be for deaf people. I'm raising money for Hearing Dogs without her knowledge and hope to surprise her nearer the time!
Hearing dogs are highly trained to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds, such as the smoke alarm, alarm clocks and even intruder alarms and baby monitors. They also provide lots of love, companionship and emotional support, which is really important as many deaf people can feel lonely and isolated.
It costs £25,000 to fully train a hearing dog, so the Challenge I am taking on is a great way to raise funds to train more dogs. Any donation, however large or small, will really help.
Thank you.
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London Marathon? Completed it mate!
Monday 27th Apr Just a little note to those who visit this page before it closes in (probably) June.
One month and counting
Friday 27th Mar Nearly 300 miles of training this year so far and that "victory lap" of running the actual marathon is within sight. I have to remind myself that at over 21 stone, in my mid-forties, I'm probably not going to win (not with that attitude!), so less compete and more complete: cross that finish line and collapse into a bath of Lucozade and spaghetti (or probably just have a nice cup of tea and an early night). Share
Spring has spru... Oh, it's raining. Again.
Saturday 28th Feb The end of February is here and I have just passed the 200 mile mark in terms of training for the marathon this year. I keep hearing that the marathon is a victory lap at the end of training and I hope it feels like that.
January blews
Saturday 17th Jan 30 miles clocked up in the first 2 weeks of January. Running as snow fell was a first, the icy run the following day was more challenging, but I avoided falling over! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Donna Vernon
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Faye Hedley
Well done mate!!
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Mavis Evans
Congratulations Chris, well done
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Anne & Ian Grainger
Well done. Best wishes from Heather's mum & dad
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The Lowe Household
You got this
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Cherrie And Jimmy (emma’s Grandparents)
Good luck with the London Marathon!
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Helen Lee
Good luck Chris and enjoy this experience xx
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Bill & Chris Morris
Well done Chris
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Nathan
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Charlotte Goodship
Good luck Chris! You got this!
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Helen Oloughlin
Go Chris! Good luck! An amazing thing to do for a great cause.
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Josie Ryan
Best of luck on marathon day Chris!! From The Ryan’s xx
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Jo And James
Now it's you who needs to get to the finish line 🏃♂️ good luck today!
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Louise Cranage
Good luck from Charlotte & family x
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Jelena Jordanovic-lewis
Good luck on your run today!
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Kirsty Parker
Good luck!!
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John, Sarah, Alice & Darcey Kendall
Good luck!
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Heather Gathercole
Good luck Chris!
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Laura Snow
Good luck Mirv! Love from Laura, Chris, Sienna & Leo x
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Arthur Mckell
you can do this chris
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Gina Thompson
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Gemma
Well done Chris, every faith in you 🙌🏻
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Colette Chew
Good luck, Chris!
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Jane Draper
Good luck Chris! We're sure you'll smash it! Jane and Mike
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Clare H-r
Good luck Mirv! Hope all goes well
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Steven Howat
Get there in plenty time and smile for the cameras!
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Gill L.
Good Luck
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Claire And Zoe
Best of luck for the marathon! You'll smash it! Claire and Zoe xx
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Owain Lewis
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Daniel Bowden
Good luck Chris - A great cause and you'll do great!
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Aled Hopwood
Best of luck Chris
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Lewis Davies
Good luck Chris
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Dave Fairclough
Good luck buddy go smash it !!
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Helen Phillips
Go and smash it Chris You can do this. 🤩
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Vicky Meadows-scott
Cheering you on from down under mate! So proud of you, love from the Aussie girls
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Cath Mcharrie
All the luck in the world to you my friend!!
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Simon Letch
Good luck Chris!
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Michael Wilson
Good luck mate 😎
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Keely Judd
Trying on your page 🤣 good luck! Might get to meet you on the day!
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Ruth Mcloughlin (felix’s Mum)
GO CHRIS - such a good cause & what an amazing achievement completing marathons training. Wishing you all the luck, hopefully I’ll bump into you at start line! :)
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Albi
Chris, good luck you’ll be fine albi
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Ali Sharp
Best of luck Chris xx
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Anne -louise Jones
Good luck Chris x
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Emily Hannan
Good luck Samuel’s daddy! Love from Emily
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Neil Heginbotham
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Sparky
Good luck Chris.
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Rachael Edwards
Good Luck Chris :-)
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Anonymous
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Charlotte Jones
Good Luck 🏃🏃
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Emma R
Go smash it! 💪🏼
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Lucia
Go Chris! You’re braver than I’ll ever be! Hope all goes great on the day! You’ve got this!
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Ben Hares
Good Luck big man
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Sian Beck
What an amazing charity Chris. All the best for London. Hope the met keep the vans locked away on the day!!
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Anonymous
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Diane Miley
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Daisy
What an achievement and a great cause! Hope it goes really well x
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Helen Sheppard
Wishing you all the very best Chris such a worthy cause xx
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Debbie Murray
Good luck at Marathon. You have done amazing with all your training. 🏅🏅⭐️⭐️
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Lulu
Go Mirvinho!
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Jessie Evans
Good luck Mirv!!!
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Mirv
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Adrian Baker
Good Luck 👍
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Anne Mcintyre
Hi Chris, I heard you on Radio Merseyside yesterday. I have supported Guide Dogs for the blind for many years, and I'm now going to support Hearing Dogs also. I do hope that your dear wife gets a lovely dog soon. Very best wishes. Anne
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The Turners
Good luck Chris, amazing charity Lots of love Marg, Ray, Mike, Henny, Beth, Jeremy, Amy & Max (woof) xx
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Hayley Boisson
Good luck Chris, an amazing charity Love Hayley, Christian, Phoebe & Ruby xxxx
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Lucie Baguley
Go Chris!
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Gillian Barton
Good Luck Chris! Love from us all in Ireland Gilly XX
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Big Sis
There’s cake at the end of this … sis x
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Gail Boisson, John Boisson
We are so very proud of your courage and commitment. Xx Mum, Dad. Xx
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Keith Schofield
Just listened to Radio Merseyside and heard your story. Good on you, best wishes for marathon
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Mike Jones
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Gen Keating
Proud of you hunch back!
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Emily Cornish
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Anonymous
Best of luck 🤞
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Sharon Mills
Good luck Chris! Hope training is going well. Sharon.
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Hannah Williams
Good luck, from Olivia’s parents
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Chris Cooper (sophie's Dad)
Good luck Chris. Fantastic cause.
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Nathan Oliver
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Verity Sullivan
Amazing work Chris, you’ve got this! Good luck from all of us, Ves, Jim, Orie and Bron x ps Santa suit for the win..?!
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Lorna Walker
Good Luck! You’ll do great. Mike, Lorna, Paige and Nina
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Anonymous
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Kirsty
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Hayley Smith
Good luck Chris!
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Chris Mudge
Good luck Chris
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Dave Williams
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Dan Lawlor
Good luck Chris
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Your Favourite Little People
You’ve got this Daddy 🙌🏻
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Heather & Michael
Somehow I've only just seen this. You're amazing, good luck!
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Lauren B
Good luck Chris you’ve got this 🙌
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Nicci Waldron
Run Forest.. Run! Well done for all your hard work training. Great cause, good luck Chris! 🏃
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Lois Snow
Keep up the good work. Xxx
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Anonymous
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Michelle Shirley
Wishing you all the best of luck Chris 🏃♂️
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Gail Boisson
Mum and Dad. Xxxx
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Phil Roberts
Chris. I feel your pain . Been there . Will be all worthwhile . Think of that finishing line . Good luck
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The Broughtons
Good luck Chris! Hope you raise a lot of money for a brilliant cause!
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Zara Parry
Good luck Chris! Wishing you all the best in your training and for the marathon!
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David Edwards
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Stefanie Chew
Good luck with the run! You got this!
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Deb, Elmo And Shadow
Good luck Chris from retired HD Elmo and Successor HD Shadow. We hope your wife gets her own super ear holes soon 🐾🐾❤️
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Lisa Sykes
Good luck Chris. Amazing effort for hearing dogs. I am a volunteer hearing dog puppy raiser.
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Pauline Moore
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Janette
Good Luck Chris! I’m sure you smash it. Xx - JAN
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Mike Loach
Hope all goes well, Chris. Love to all the family
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Schoey2243
Get in there Chris well done
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Kieran And Donna X
Massive respect - fantastic work mate.
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Lynne.
Fantastic chris. You'll smash it.
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Kel & Carl
Superb Chris go smash it👌
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Laura Fisher
Fabulous cause, good luck and send my love to Susan x
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James Miley
Brilliant cause Chris. All the very best! Good luck. Alex and James and all x
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Judith Jones
Good Luck !
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Norman
Thank you Norman
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Mally Roberts
Good effort young man. Keep going.
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Helen & Lindsay
Good luck from Helen and Lindsay xxxx
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The Kerr Family
Such a fabulous cause - good luck!
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Mum, Dad
Go Chris, all our love Mum, Dad. Xx
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Bro/dinnin/dindin
Go Kween, Bro/Dinnin/DinDin/Soothsayer xxx
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Proud of you WH! Amazing achievement 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 xx