Today is International Guide Dog Day (24 April)

We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible fundraising efforts of learners from Regent College in Stoke-on-Trent, which has contributed towards sponsoring a guide dog puppy.

Regent College is part of National Care Group. Guide Dogs UK, which helps people with sight loss, is one of the charities that the specialist education provider supports.

Throughout the academic year, learners participate in a variety of fundraising events, including bake sales and raffles. Learners sell their arts and crafts creations at the college’s seasonal fair. Parents also support with donations.

Regent College donated £200 to Guide Dogs UK, which contributed towards sponsoring a guide dog puppy called Kevin.

Throughout Kevin’s training journey, learners received regular ‘pupdates’ and photos.

Regent College recently found out that Kevin has graduated from puppy school and is now a fully qualified guide dog. All made possible thanks to the donated funds.

Amy Booth is a tutor at Regent College. She said:

“Learners have enjoyed receiving regular updates about Kevin over the past 24 months, with one learner in particular regularly asking about the puppy’s progression.

“It has been a great project for learners to be involved in. We look forward to sponsoring another guide dog puppy and watching their progression.”

We are very proud of the community projects that Regent College is involved in. Well done to everyone involved!