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 Hearing Dogs for Deaf People provide practical support services for those with hearing loss and train more life-changing hearing dogs for people that need them.
I’m partially deaf and I will be walking with Henry my absolutely fabulous Sound Support Dog provided by Hearing Dogs Fir Deaf People. Henry has made such a huge difference to my life since he arrived two years ago and there isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not wholly grateful for his support and theirs! I know firsthand the difference what they do makes.
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.
The average lifetime cost of a hearing dog is £70,000. This includes breeding, training, applicant support, placement and ongoing partnership support, through to retirement and succession planning. Any donation, however large or small, will really help.
Thank you.
