Christopher Selwood

Cupid & Chris: 155 Miles for Hearing Dogs UK

This October, Chris and Cupid are aiming to walk 155 miles, 5 miles every day, to raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Cupid is a companion dog, trained to offer emotional support, connection, and comfort. And for Chris, that’s been life-changing.

Chris is gradually losing his hearing. After a long recovery from transplant surgery, followed by nearly two years of shielding during the pandemic, he found himself cut off from the world around him. Then Cupid arrived - cheeky and full of bounce - and everything shifted.

Walks became conversations. Strangers became friends. Silence became laughter.

Last October, they walked 93 miles together. This year, they’re upping that to 155 miles in 31 days, not just to raise funds, but to show how far Chris has come. With Cupid by his side, he’s fitter, more confident, and more connected than he’s been in years.

It costs around £25,000 to train a hearing dog. That’s a big number, but every pound raised helps Hearing Dogs UK change lives like Chris’s. Whether it’s a fully qualified assistance dog, a sound support dog, or a companion dog like Cupid, the impact is profound.

If you can, please support their journey. Every donation helps change lives, one pawstep at a time.

Thank you for being part of their story.