Fundraiser Danny Dwyer will be turning his attention to animals later in the year in his attempt to raise £2,000 for assistance dog charity Canine Partners.
CANINE Partners is a registered charity that helps people with disabilities to enjoy a greater independence and quality of life through the provision of specially trained dogs, whose well-being is a key consideration.
These life-transforming dogs also provide practical, physiological, psychological and social benefits, including increased independence and confidence as well as improved motivation and self-esteem. A canine partner also brings companionship and a sense of security and increases social interaction.
Danny, 39, has signed up to the Bright10 Canine Partners team and will take part in the new 10-mile race on Sunday, October 18.
The money Danny raises will enable the charity to train more assistance dogs, transforming the lives of people with disabilities.
Canine Partners, which is based near Midhurst, trains dogs to perform tasks such as opening and closing doors, undressing, pressing buttons, retrieving items, unloading washing machines, taking cards and cash from ATMs and other everyday tasks that disabled people find difficult, painful or impossible to perform for themselves.
Danny, an experienced runner, has taken part in numerous running events during the past four years.
He said: “I am running in memory of my dog Nero, who unfortunately passed away in December.
“I was signing up for the run and came across the option to run for Canine Partners, and I thought it was a fantastic coincidence. I had found the right charity at the right time to raise money for.
“The more I learn about the charity the more amazing I think it is. I just love what they do in changing people’s lives for the better.”
Canine Partners, formed in 1990, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and has successfully partnered 530 assistance dogs across the UK to date. These amazing dogs have changed the lives of those they are helping, restoring independence, giving family members peace of mind, allowing disabled partners to return to work and even saving lives by responding in emergencies.
More than 1.2 million people in the UK use a wheelchair, and a significant number of them would benefit from a canine partner. The dogs are carefully matched to the applicant’s needs and lifestyle, no matter how challenging. They are trained to help with everyday tasks such as opening and shutting doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches and getting help in an emergency. The charity is working in partnership with Help for Heroes, and aims to train dogs to meet the needs of people with even the most complex disabilities including members of HM Armed Forces.
Canine Partners receives no government funding and is wholly dependent on public donations and legacies.
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