Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page!

I'm looking forward to taking part in the AFC Wimbledon charity race to help my very own charity! Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national charityand centre of excellence in training hearing dogs to alert deaf people to everyday house sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and in public buildings. 

We train hearing dogs to alert deaf children and adults to important household sounds and danger signals such as alarm clocks, doorbells, telephones and smoke alarms - providing independence, confidence and valuable companionship.

The training of a hearing dog takes around 18 months, consisting of initial puppy socialisation training (eight weeks to 12-14 months of age) with volunteers before moving onto sound work training at one of our two Training Centres. During this period a suitable recipient for each dog  is identified. The rcipient and hearing dog then spend a period of time training together before qualifying as an official partnership.

This is all great work but we can only do it with your continuing support, so please dig deep and sponsor me in the big race!

Thank you!

Bruce the Hearing Dog