My name is Ryan Forbes and I am the Audiology partner in the Glasgow Trongate store. I am also the Divisional Chair for Specsavers Audiology Scotland and the Chair of Chairs for the Audiology Partners UK.

I will be leading a small group over to Australia in March on a fact finding mission on all things Audiology down under.

In light of the recent tragedy of the Australian Bush fires, the devastation this has caused to the Australian wildlife, their natural habitat and the fact that Animals are very close to my heart, I would love to go out to Australia with a donation to our Australian cousins. The damage the fires have caused is currently unable to be estimated. If I reach my target I will be climbing the Sydney Bridge which will take 3.5 hours!

The Animals do not have a voice, ability to repair or protect their home which has been ravaged by fire. Thousands upon thousands have died, many have been lucky to escape but with serious burns, injuries, smoke inhalation and starving in areas the Animal services are unable to get to as yet and many are in Animal hospitals which are currently overrun with medical emergencies. Some species are on the brink of extinction and so for the above reasons, I would ask that if you could spare a few pounds I will hand over the money raised to WWF Australia who will be using the money to rebuild and recover the destruction that has been the fires.

Thank you.