Joseph Burnham

The Great British Dog Walk 2025

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50
mi

My target 50 mi

I'm raising money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

This October, I'm taking part in The Great British Dog Walk. Every mile I walk, and every pound I raise, will help train more life-changing hearing dogs for deaf people.

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 by taking part in The Great British Dog Walk, I am helping to raise funds to train more dogs. Any donation, however large or small, will really help.

After being pair with Star, I want to give back this amazing charity! 

Join me in saying a big thank you to hearing dogs for deaf people and let's help others leave loneliness behind!!

Thank you.

My Achievements

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Increased Fundraising Target

Thanked Donor

Received Five Donations

Reached 50% of fundraising target

Reached Fundraising Target

Great British Dog Walkers have reached 5,000 miles

Great British Dog Walkers have reached 11,000 miles

My Updates

My little Star

Sunday 28th Sep
Why am I walking this month for Hearing dogs?
My story is much like many other deaf people's, school was tough, with children bullying me, mocking me and generally making life hard. Thankfully my teachers were amazing and my friends too. I have worn a hearing aid most of my life, with brief periods not needing it. 
As I've got older though my hearing has got worse. This has made me more worried, anxious and isolated. After many incidents in public places of not hearing properly and feeling very embarrassed, I used to choose staying in over going out. 
But all that changed when I got Star! She has made a huge impact in the month I've had her, I'm happier, fitter and more confident going out to places and talking to people. 
She wakes me up, alerts me to alarms, timers and gives me lots of cuddles when I'm feeling down.
I wanted to do this to say a huge thank you to Hearing dogs for deaf people and Team Star. ⭐

Thank you to my Sponsors

£53.32

Denise Burnham

£21.84

Stephen Burnham

Hi Joe. Good luck with the walk and fund raising. We’re really proud of you.

£16.56

Anonymous

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