My story

Those of you who already know me, will know I am mad about dogs.  For several years now, I've been involved with rescue dogs and (more recently) with Guide Dogs. Over that time I've come across many incredible dogs and seen some of the wonderful things they do for humans.  I genuinely did not think I could be any more impressed - with the things dogs can do - but I am!!!!!

Medical Detection Dogs train dogs for both CANCER detection & MEDICAL ALERT / ASSISTANCE.

At their centre,  I was completely in awe; watching the dogs correctly indicate samples from patients with bladder cancer and others alerting their owners to small changes in blood sugar levels.  

Medical Detection Dogs is a charity working towards a non-invasive way to use a 'chemical signature' to identify cancers, in the hope that one day a machine can provide this early detection. They receive no NHS, or government funding

They also provide bio-detection dogs (medical alert dogs) such as Addison's Alert dog Coco; who was given up by owners who could not cope with him.  Now Coco provides a life-saving and life changing function for his owner, Karen, by letting her know when she needs medication (even if that means waking her up in the middle of the night).

Not only does Coco provide this vital function, but he has reduced the number of emergency visits Karen needs - to hospital - and he gives her the confidence to be more outgoing & independent.  As if that is not special enough, Coco has also been a blood donor for his best friends, Caesar. He sadly passed away this year (www.justgiving.com/caesar), but despite the trauma of losing his friend and giving blood to save him, Coco was alerting Karen and keeping her safe throughout.Truly Amazing.

You can give anything from £3 upwards and every penny will go towards something very special. THANK YOU X 

 

 

My charity

Medical Detection Dogs

Medical Detection Dogs

Charity Registration No. 1124533

Medical Detection Dogs support people with serious health conditions such as diabetes and Addisons by alerting them prior to a medical emergency. Our first study showed that dogs can detect bladder cancer volatiles and are carrying out a study into whether dogs can detect prostate cancer.

Donations 24

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Donation by june macqueen on 08/05/12

£400.00

+ £100.00 Gift Aid

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well done Kirsty - your an inspiration to others :0)

Donation by Anonymous on 29/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Better donated here than spent on diesel :)

Donation by Diane Hughes on 26/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Carol's donation

Donation by june macqueen on 26/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Slobbery Kisses from Lola, Dexter & hopefully not so slobbery Kelly & Kenny xx

Donation by Kelly Pringle on 24/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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One of the few talented photographers who can make me look good on my bike :) Thanks

Donation by Dax Edgley on 22/02/12

£20.00

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Donation by joyce menzies on 22/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by joyce menzies on 21/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by june macqueen on 14/11/11

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Great work you're doing Kirsty :) best of luck with reaching your target xx

Donation by Simone Smith on 23/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lloyd Gibbs on 24/06/11

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Kirsty

Donation by Dax Edgley on 21/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck reaching he target and keep taking the good photos. John - Tyne Bank Brewery

Donation by John Austin on 15/06/11

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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Donation by Duncan norrie on 14/06/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Here's a small donation to the charity you are funding Kirsty. All the best and hope you will reach your target soon.

Donation by Sau Yee Chan on 08/06/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Kirkintilloch donation

Donation by Lloyd Gibbs on 26/08/10

£185.00

+ £52.18 Gift Aid

Donation by Lloyd Gibbs on 25/04/10

£226.00

+ £63.74 Gift Aid

Donation by Kirsty MacQueen on 26/03/10

£2.00

Donation by Kirsty MacQueen on 26/03/10

£2.00

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You rock! (StephsShoes)

Donation by Stephanie McDowell on 22/03/10

£5.00

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Good Luck. PMMPhoto

Donation by Paul McGee on 20/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donated on behalf of Alison @muksak

Donation by Kirsty on 11/03/10

£12.00

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Thought I'd get the ball rolling..... :)

Donation by Kirsty on 04/03/10

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,395.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,395.00
  • Gift Aid£349.49

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