Louise McGarrigle

I'm running my first marathon!

In April 2026, I’ll be taking on 26.2 miles through the streets of London in my first-ever marathon – and I’m doing it to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

It’s a big challenge, but one I’m excited (and a little nervous!) to take on. Your support will keep me going through every mile – from the early training runs to race day itself.

If you’re able to donate, I’d be incredibly grateful. 

Every penny I raise will help more hearing dog puppies to be trained, so that one day they can transform a deaf persons life.

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.

Let the training begin!