Stephen O'Neill

Great North Run 2026

I am raising money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

As a person who suffers from hearing loss and tinnitus 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. Just go without a coffee for a day and send the funds you would buy a coffee to hearing dogs for deaf people

Thank you.

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£20

Paul O'neill

Go on R kid

£15

Alice Inglis

Great cause! Good luck Steve!

£11.55

Nicky

Fab cause Stephen. Wishing you a ‘Great’ North Run 🙂

£10

Jason Gillett

Done Steve

£10

Laura Clark

A very worthy cause, losing your hearing even temporarily is not fun. These dogs are a lifeline for deaf people, so good luck hitting your target. Enjoy your run and I am sure you will do well.