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A ST LEONARDS mother will be walking the Hastings half-marathon on Sunday to raise money for a charity which helps deaf people.
Pam Rowden, of Harbour Way, is doing the 13-mile route in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
She said: "When my son entered the Hastings half-marathon last year, running for Christian Aid, I noted on his instructions for runners a warning to walkers and slow runners that roads are re-opened after a certain time.
"This started me thinking that perhaps I could walk the course at a future date if I could find the right charity.
"After learning about Hearing Dogs at a presentation last autumn, I was struck by the huge benefits a trained hearing dog could bring to a deaf person, not just practical assistance in alerting to sounds, but peace of mind, companionship and greater independence and security.
"I'm delighted to be taking on a personal challenge to help the charity train more unwanted dogs to enable deaf people to lead an independent life with confidence."
Pam, a type-setter for Willow Magazines, already has more than £200 in the bag so far.
Pam's son, Stephen, a pupil in his final year at Helenswood and William Parker Federal Sixth Form, is also competing again this year on behalf of the British Heart Foundation.
A ST LEONARDS mother will be walking the Hastings half-marathon on Sunday to raise money for a charity which helps deaf people.
Pam Rowden, of Harbour Way, is doing the 13-mile route in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
She said: "When my son entered the Hastings half-marathon last year, running for Christian Aid, I noted on his instructions for runners a warning to walkers and slow runners that roads are re-opened after a certain time.
"This started me thinking that perhaps I could walk the course at a future date if I could find the right charity.
"After learning about Hearing Dogs at a presentation last autumn, I was struck by the huge benefits a trained hearing dog could bring to a deaf person, not just practical assistance in alerting to sounds, but peace of mind, companionship and greater independence and security.
"I'm delighted to be taking on a personal challenge to help the charity train more unwanted dogs to enable deaf people to lead an independent life with confidence."
Pam, a type-setter for Willow Magazines, already has more than £200 in the bag so far.
Pam's son, Stephen, a pupil in his final year at Helenswood and William Parker Federal Sixth Form, is also competing again this year on behalf of the British Heart Foundation.