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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Linda Johnson
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Sheila O’brien
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Marilyn Gibbs
Congratulations. Hope you enjoyed it
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Norma Gardner
Great challenge! Hope it went really well!
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Cash
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Kathy And Ron
Well done Ollie - a great cause! Kathy and Ron
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Greg
Congrats on the marathon!!! Hope all is well!
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India Steady
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Julie Gryko
So proud of you xxx
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Claire And Murray
Good luck today Ollie!! I know that you will smash it!
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Anonymous
All the very best for Sunday x
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Sam Puntan
Good luck Ollie
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Helen Gammage
Wishing every success today! Go Ollie 🦮🐾🦮🐾💪
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Holly Caulder
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Kw
Absolute biggups Ollie! We wish you well :-)
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Katie, James & Gabriel
Good luck Ollie!! Love James, Katie, Gabriel and Cona xx
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Amanda And Ken Brown
Hi Ollie. Great effort. Great cause. Good luck
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Chloe Okane
Good luck Ollie - will be looking out for you!
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Caroline Biddle
Go Ollie
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Misbah El Fatouhi
All the best for the run on Sun!
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Adam Gordon
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Charles Holroyd
Best of luck OJ, run well!
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Karen Ilsley
Best of luck Ollie
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Andrew Ilsley
Run Ollie run!
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Niamh & Joe
Good Luck Ollie, we're certain you'll absolutely smash it! xx
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Tracey Wilson
Go smash it Ollie and enjoy the moments. Very proud of you. Tracey, Dave and Joe xxx
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Laura
Good luck Ollie!
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Rachel & Jonathan Royals
Good luck. Enjoy yourself!
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Clare Moran
Good luck Ollie!!💪
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Paul Mullens
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Trudee Wiltshire
Here we go, Ollie!! Have a fantastic run! So excited for you!
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Olivia Purton
Best of luck, Ollie! Xx
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Alex Rattan
Good luck OJ! You’ll smash it!
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David Wilson
Good luck Ollie Grandad Dave x
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Hugh Bradbury
Good luck and enjoy the whole thing!!
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Anonymous
Good luck!
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Hugh Jones
Good luck Ollie! Hugh Sarika and Marvin the dog
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Oli Mansfield
Good luck! Enjoy every step.
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Catriona Edmonds
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Kate Chafer-brown
Amazing effort Ollie - best of luck!
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Maureen Murphy
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Suzie Steady
Good luck, Ollie! Hope you have a brilliant day 🏃♂️ Xx
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Robert Stephens
Best of luck Ollie
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Gwenda Mcinnes
Good luck Ollie you are running for a great cause.
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Angela Townsend
Best of luck Ollie, fantastic effort for a fantastic charity I knew little about until now!
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Pj
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Richard & Emma
Best of luck for the big day on Sunday
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Fionnuala Conway
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Em + Jamie
Good luck for Sunday - you will smash it🏃
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Jennifer
Best of luck and enjoy! Jennifer, Steve and Evelyn
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Niall Flynn
Good luck mate!
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Alice, Tommy & Benji Smith
Best of luck for the marathon Ol! You’ll smash it! Love Tommy, Alice and Benji xxx
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Jl Mckown
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Alex Potts
This is the real quadruple. Do it for Win!
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Victoria Ennis
Good luck Ollie!
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Laura Ward
Good luck!!!
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Fabia Connolly
Good luck Ollie!!!
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Emma Lumb
Brilliant charity
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Vanzel Johnson
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Laura Jacobs
Good for you Ollie, a very worthy cause. Good luck on Sunday.
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Nerith Solan
Go Ollie!
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Polly
Good Luck Ollie! You’re running for a great cause. Polly & Peter Leane
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Pete Brasted
Good luck Ollie.
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Brenda Matthews
A fantastic charity. Good for you Ollie. X
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Caroline Houlihan-burne
Best of luck Ollie
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Frances Cutler
I'm sure you'll do brilliantly!
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Lisa Jamieson
Good luck!
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Sheryl Pope
Have a great run! Good luck
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Elspeth Thomson
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Candida Spencer
What a great cause, best of luck, Ollie!
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Carina
Amazing job Ollie- you’ve got this! 🐾
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Eliza Matthews
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Bethany Gill
Good Luck Ollie!! From Beth Jacob and Penelope
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Micky
Good luck Ollie!
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Jamie Rose-walker
GO ON OJ!! Mate, best of luck, enjoy it, such an amazing challenge but you’ll smash it for sure!!
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Joey Frame
Go on OJ! Looking forward to cheering you on!
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Jordan Turner-matthews
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Libby & Lucas
Well done you! You will smash it! Good luck and see you in London on the big day! Xx
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Darren Sear
Good luck Ollie! Great cause!
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Jenny Carr
Let's go Ollie!! You'll smash it! :)
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Thom
Good luck!
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Jackie Curry
Well done Ollie 👍
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Daniel Hopgood
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Yarian Slevin
Good Luck 👍
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Neil Symmons
Good Luck
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Neel
Great effort in a quadruple year!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Best of luck Ollie!
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Phil - Uni Of Southampton
Best of luck & for a great cause!
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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
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George And Laety
Well done Ollie x
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Robert Irving
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Jason Wyatt
Good luck Ollie!
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John Weet
Good luck Ollie and enjoy it.
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Ruth Nash
Good luck and what a great cause!
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Hayd
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Linda Johnson
Good luck Ollie Love G and G xxxxxx
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Harry Johnson
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Tom Purton
Best of luck, Ollie! Great challenge and a wonderful charity. Tom 💪🏃
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Charlie Purton
Best of luck OJ - look forward to supporting you on the way round
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Joanna Purton
Well done Ollie! Great challenge and great cause. Lots of love Jo xxx
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Kate Barnes
Well done Ollie - keep up those runs & training! Lots of love Mum & Dora xxx
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Imogen Barnes
Amazing! Good luck Ollie. X
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Greta Barnes
Good luck Ollie! Lots of love.
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Emily Johnson
Love Freya, Bisky and me xxx
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Millie Purton
Good luck OJ!!!
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