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michael harvey is raising money for Hearing Dogs For Deaf People
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Virgin London Marathon 2012 · 22 April 2012 ·

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds such as the smoke alarm, alarm clock, intruder alarms and baby monitors. These amazing dogs also help deaf people to leave loneliness behind by providing love, companionship and emotional support.

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<p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hello everyone</span></span></span></p> </p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">as you can see I am swapping my mic for a pair of running shoes this year to raise some money for Hearing Dogs For Deaf People charity by doing the London Marathon.</span></p> <p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 0.48cm;">I've been in the gym, on the football pitch, in the boxing ring and have been putting in the hours as this is one of the biggest challenges that I am preparing my body for.</span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 0.48cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 0.48cm;">This charity is basically an organisation that trains dogs right from when they are puppies to assist deaf people, giving them independence, confidence and companionship. Trust me when I say this, these dogs change peoples lives forever not only giving them security </span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">by alerting their recipients to household sounds and danger signals but as everyone knows a dog is a man's best friend! Which is what gives this charity that extra little bit as I could only&nbsp;Imagine some one with hearing&nbsp;impermanent may feel a little isolated or lonely at times and these dogs offer companionship and endless love!</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 0.48cm;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 0.48cm;">So &nbsp;here's the bit where I ask for your help, I need&nbsp;sponsorship&nbsp;form you, so I can raise as much money for this charity as possible. Dig deep, and support me in doing this&nbsp;marathon&nbsp;by sparing what ever amount of cash you can.</span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 0.48cm;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 0.48cm;">Think, for as little as the cost of a few&nbsp;lattes&nbsp;your donation is going to change a life right here in the U.K so get clicking below :</span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 0.48cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Peace</span></p> </p>

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£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
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£5.00
Offline
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