Fundraiser of the month

September 2006

The fundraiser of the month for September 2006 is Aimee Tulley, next-door neighbour of hearing dog recipient Barbara Warner.  Barbara has had hearing dogs for the last 12 years; initially handsome miniature poodle Jaffa and now striking black Shih Tzu Alfie.

Inspired by Alfie’s role in Barbara’s life, Aimee had an idea to raise funds for the Charity – and help her local community.  She offered a shopping service for pensioners at the local club Barbara attends with Alfie.  A dozen people were delighted by the idea and Aimee made several trips to local shops and supermarkets armed with around a dozen shopping lists!

Aimee said: “I only asked for the money to cover the cost of the shopping – but I said to people that if they wanted to make a donation to Hearing Dogs, that would be great.  Lots of people contributed and I received around £50 for the Charity.”

Gemma Baxter from Hearing Dogs said: “It’s lovely that Aimee could help members of the local community and in turn support Hearing Dogs.  By giving up her time she not only made her neighbours’ lives easier – but contributed to the life-changing partnership between a deaf person and their future hearing dog.  £50 helps toward kennel enrichment for dogs in training: play castles, activity balls, smoked bones and other interactive toys help to entertain and relax the dogs in kennels when they are not working.” 

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