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<div>My name is Sam.
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<div>My long-term dream is to have a working, fully certified therapy dog who can support children and young people in meaningful, practical ways — in schools, hospitals, and youth settings. This could include helping children with emotional regulation and behaviour support, supporting mental health, walking alongside children who struggle to get to school, and helping children build confidence through reading and calm companionship.
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<div>Alongside this, Hank my golden retriever  plays a vital role in supporting my own recovery. I live with complex PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and I work incredibly hard every day to manage my mental health and minimise the impact of trauma. My vision has always been for Hank to not only support me, but to go on to help others who are struggling on difficult days.
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<div>To do this safely, responsibly, and to a professional standard, I need to raise £3,500 to Hank to complete the specialist training, assessments, and certification required for Hank to work as a therapy dog in professional settings.
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<div>Rather than taking on an extreme challenge that could risk my mental health, I’ve chosen something demanding but sustainable: walking 1,000 miles in just six months. It’s a huge challenge alongside my dog-walking work, but one that supports my wellbeing rather than undermining it  and brings me closer to turning this long-held dream into something that can genuinely help others.
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Mollie Webber

Sian Rees

Mr C Mason

Nicole Othen

Scott Gray

Nicola Hines

MRS SUSAN PARKINSON

Georgia Loftus

Jenna MacBeth

Sabrina Dunworth

Nigel King

Adam Puckett

Charlotte Sherwood

Sarah Momtgomery

Samantha King

“Every step counts! Walking 1,000 miles to train Hank “

“Every step counts! Walking 1,000 miles to train Hank “

Still £1,215 to go. Help us build momentum.