Stories
Stories from our recipients and beneficiaries.
After becoming deaf overnight, mum Corinne had lost so much more than just her hearing. Frightened and unable to sleep for three years, her home became both her ‘sanctuary and her prison’.
After losing her hearing at 13, Alison felt powerless and terrified. Now, hearing dog Damson helps Alison live the life she wants.
Arya was once a cute little cuddly puppy – strong-willed, smart, and sleepy. Today she’s totally transformed Peter’s life, thanks to the kindness of people who sponsored her...
Lucy became deaf suddenly, as the result of a rare auto-immune disease called GPA. Here, she describes the impact of sudden hearing loss on her mental health and how the arrival of hearing dog, Wilbur, helped turn her life around.
Despite the challenges of hearing loss, Joann was a loving, dedicated grandmother. However, after a dangerous smoke alarm incident when caring for her grandsons, she completely withdrew from the world. Then, hearing dog Dudley changed everything.
After losing her much-loved mother, Daniela’s life froze. As her world collapsed in around her, she felt trapped, vulnerable and alone. Then, she met her hearing dog, Tinker. With him by her side, Daniela has hope for her future again.
25-year-old Devon has struggled with the impacts of her deafness and prosthetic leg all her life. Now, with hearing dog Molly, she has a greater sense of purpose alongside her “most loving, amazing, clever Cockapoo”.
When ex-Navy veteran, Deryck, lost his wife during the pandemic, he was plunged into a dark and lonely place. The day before what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary, he met his hearing dog, and now best friend, Elroy.
Tasha Stones reveals the impact that being profoundly deaf has had on her mental health