I started learning British Sign language in 2020 and through the friends I have made along the way have become much aware of the daily challenges faced by Deaf people. For my challenge I will be posting a daily fingerspelling challenge to the group where I first began learning BSL.

One of my Deaf friends has recently been paired with hearing dog Rebel ,in the photo, and the difference this has made to his and his family's life in just a few months is amazing. He had waited for around 2 years for a match but knows of others who have waited for5 years

Every penny I raise will help more hearing dog puppies to be trained, so that one day they can transform a deaf person's life.

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 love, companionship and emotional support, which is really important as many deaf people can feel lonely and isolated. My friend, for example, was afraid to walk alone before partnering with Rebel as he could not hear anyone approaching from behind.

It costs £25,000 to fully train a hearing dog, so your donation, however large or small, will really help.

Thank you.