IT firm to support guide dogs charity

IT firm Air IT have announced Guide Dogs UK as their chosen charity for 2023.

The firm had set a challenge to raise £10,000 by the end of the year to sponsor their very own guide dog named Air.

Guide Dogs is a UK-based charity that provides mobility and independence to people who are blind or partially sighted by partnering them with a guide dog.

Almost two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives. Of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone and lead lonely, isolated lives.

Guide Dogs works for a world where people with sight loss are never left out of life.

Brian Little, a volunteer fundraiser for Guide Dogs UK, said: “The reason I got involved in Guide Dogs was because I was looking for a purpose having lost my vision at the age of 65.

“I spoke to other charities, but it just clicked with Guide Dogs, we were lined up and shared the same enthusiasm. They set expectations and they deliver them; they trained my family and advised me on how I can adapt my home. There 's that positive uplifting feeling with Guide Dogs.

“The other thing about Guide Dogs that stole my heart is that they are the biggest provider of support for children and families with sight loss and I was 65! The way they support young people and adults really touches you.

Currently, the waiting list for a guide dog is 2 years and the funding from Air IT will bring this down. I 'm thankful for Air IT for being a part of this and will do anything to help boost the funds. ”

The firm 's £10,000 investment will take the puppy from birth and through advanced training, until the point of handover where they will be partnered with a visually impaired person. Air IT will also take part in various challenges and fundraisers throughout the year to raise £10,000.

Donations to the fundraiser can be given through Air IT 's JustGiving page.