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Stay up-to-date with what we have been up to at Canine Partners by browsing through our press releases below.
THEY had dreamed of running together through one of the world’s most famous cities. Aspiring firefighter Olly Gellett and his mum Anne Yendell decided four years ago that they would one day fly the 3,441 miles to the United States to take part in the New York Marathon and raise cash to help others. But … read more
Posted 7 years ago
IT’S not a challenge for the faint-hearted. Towering 165ft above a fast-flowing river, the iconic Forth Rail Bridge is one of Scotland’s best-loved landmarks. And on Sunday October 9 a team of 10 brave volunteers are preparing to scale the 126-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site structure to raise cash for Canine Partners. The funds will … read more
Posted 8 years ago
A COUNCIL education boss is going where no Wokingham councillor has been before when she throws herself from one of Britain’s best loved landmarks. Wokingham’s education and children’s social care executive member Cllr Charlotte Haitham Taylor will travel more than 400 miles to Scotland to abseil down the 165ft tall Forth Rail Bridge in a … read more
Posted 8 years ago
Cyclists are gearing up to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Dozens of people will pedal through some of the south’s most spectacular countryside in support of Canine Partners, which provides specially trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities. The Pedal for Paws cycling challenge will see cyclists of all abilities and backgrounds take on … read more
Posted 8 years ago
Determined Rebecca Drackley is taking on the toughest footrace on earth by running 250km across the Sahara desert to raise money for assistance dog charity Canine Partners. Rebecca, 37, from Leicester, but now living in Birmingham, started taking on the Marathon des Sables 2016 race in southern Morocco on Friday 8 April along with around … read more
Posted 8 years ago
Assistance dog charity Canine Partners has raised more than £2,000 from their Textile Art Challenge which celebrated 25 years of transforming lives. Art-lovers were able to purchase creative pieces at The Angel Inn in Midhurst during the four day exhibition which took place between 18-21 February. The hotel was very generous in hosting the event … read more
Posted 8 years ago
Determined Rebecca Drackley is hoping to complete the toughest footrace on earth by running 250km across the Sahara desert to raise money for assistance dog charity Canine Partners. Rebecca, 37, from Leicester, but now living in Birmingham, will take on the Marathon des Sables 2016 race from Friday 8 April in southern Morocco along with … read more
Posted 8 years ago
Fearless Francesca Moore will plunge 10,000 feet through the clouds to raise £450 for Canine Partners, an assistance dog charity which transforms the lives of people with disabilities. Canine Partners trains dogs to perform tasks such as opening and closing doors, undressing, pressing buttons, retrieving items, unloading washing machines, taking card and cash from ATMs … read more
Posted 8 years ago
Determined Helen Coulthard will put on her running shoes to take on the Reading Half Marathon in aid of assistance dog charity Canine Partners. Helen, 40, from Crowthorne, will take on the 13.1 mile race on Sunday 3 April to raise money for the life-changing assistance dog charity. Helen hopes to raise £200 by completing … read more
Posted 8 years ago
Step into the beautiful season of spring by organising your own Big Bluebell Walk in aid of assistance dog charity Canine Partners and transform people’s lives. This year the national charity is hoping more people than ever will plan scenic walks up and down the country in the months of April and May to raise … read more
Posted 8 years ago