Anita Nicholson

Spinnaker Abseil 2026

I am raising money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

My daughter, Katherine, has a rare chromosome disorder (18p deletion syndrome) and a severe hearing impairment is part of this. Kath was matched with hearing dog River a year ago and her life has changed so much for the better! River not only alerts her to important sounds but gives her love, companionship and independence.

Every penny I raise will help more hearing dog puppies to be trained, so that one day they can transform a deaf person's 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.

Thank you.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

£106

John Ingram

My lovely friend 🤗

£53.32

Anita

Enjoy the view and think of Kath & River!

£53.32

Nigel

Good luck!

£32.23

Ricky Vivian

You brave lady, great cause !

£27.05

Stella Rees

Planning to be there on the day, Anita, cheering you on with Kath and River. You’re so much more courageous than I am! Well done! Stella

£27.05

Agnes

Well done Anita, and I hope you really enjoy the experience. See you there on the day. Agnes McMullen

£27.05

Caroline

You're braver than me Anita xx

£21.84

Hd Shadow And Rhd Elmo

Good luck Anita. Mum's best advice from experience is - Don't look down!! She says she enjoyed it. Luv Elmo and Shadow xx

£21.84

Margaret Statton

£21.84

Dan Kitcher

£20

Katherine Snelgrove

Good luck mum u can do it me and river will be cheering u on!

£20

Dina De Freitas

Such an amazing cause! You're one amazing lady, good luck my friend!

£20

Sue Rymer-jones

Good luck ! 🐶🐶

£16.20

Ruth Evans

Good luck Anita. Hooefull6 see you there x

£11.33

Andrea Madigan

Good luck Anita 🐶 Such a good cause ☺️

£11.33

Joanne Cheatle

£11.33

Karen Smeal

Hope it goes well on the day. Love you.

£10

Ross Belbin

Splat!!

£6.11

Joy

Good luck

£5

Jim Ford

Good luck!