I am raising money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
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On April 26th 2026 I will be running 26.2 miles at the London marathon for the very first time and in doing so will be supporting an incredible charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
The charity is very close to the hearts of my family, with my father-in-law supporting Hearings Dogs for Deaf People when he ran the London marathon in 2009 and 2010 in memory of his grandfather who was deaf.
The charity does amazing work for what is a hidden disability, providing support, love, care and most importantly safety for those whose lives would be endangered without the sense of hearing that we take for granted.
About the Charity
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a UK-based charity that trains specially selected dogs to support people who are deaf or have hearing loss. These amazing dogs are trained to alert their partners to important everyday sounds such as doorbells, smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and even their name being called.
Beyond sound alerts, Hearing Dogs provide constant companionship, emotional support, and confidence, helping their partners live more independent and fulfilling lives.
The charity receives no statutory funding for the training of hearing dogs, meaning it relies heavily on donations, fundraising, and the generosity of supporters to continue its life-changing work.
Training a Hearing Dog takes time, expertise, and significant resources. From breeding and training the dogs, to supporting partnerships throughout their lives, every stage depends on charitable funding.
By donating, you are helping to:
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Train and place more Hearing Dogs with deaf people
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Provide ongoing support for existing partnerships
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Raise awareness of deafness and the challenges faced by the deaf community
Every donation, no matter the size, helps transform lives. Your support means more deaf people can gain independence, confidence, and companionship through a Hearing Dog.
Thank you for helping to make the world more accessible — one sound, one dog, and one life at a time. 💛
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Thank you to my Sponsors
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Kate Barnes
£106
Linda Johnson
Good luck Ollie Love G and G xxxxxx
£100
Greta Barnes
Good luck Ollie! Lots of love.
£53.32
Jack Johnson
£53.32
Anonymous
Best of luck Ollie!
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Tina Waddell
Ollie, Wishing You all the very best with your Marathon. Thank you for being so brave and I truly hope you enjoy this experience as so many people will benefit from those wonderfully trained doggies. GOD BLESS YOU
£53.32
Joanna Purton
Well done Ollie! Great challenge and great cause. Lots of love Jo xxx
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Hayd
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Harry Johnson
£52.12
Tom Purton
Best of luck, Ollie! Great challenge and a wonderful charity. Tom 💪🏃
£50
Neel
Great effort in a quadruple year!
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Emily Johnson
Love Freya, Bisky and me xxx
£21.84
John Weet
Good luck Ollie and enjoy it.
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Jason Wyatt
Good luck Ollie!
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George And Laety
Well done Ollie x
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Millie Purton
Good luck OJ!!!
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Robert Irving
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Imogen Barnes
Amazing! Good luck Ollie. X
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Anonymous
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Charlie Purton
Best of luck OJ - look forward to supporting you on the way round
£10
Ruth Nash
Good luck and what a great cause!
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Phil - Uni Of Southampton
Best of luck & for a great cause!
Well done Ollie - keep up those runs & training! Lots of love Mum & Dora xxx