DUFC Celebrates Sixty Years of Guide Dogs Scotland

Dundee United is proud to support the Guide Dogs Puppy Appeal this October, as the charity marks 60 years of changing lives across Scotland!

Players were joined at training by supporter Jon Attenborough with his guide dog Harry, volunteer fundraiser Ian Wallace, and two puppies at the start of their journeys.

Trainee guide dogs are a familiar sight in Dundee, with Guide Dogs Scotland based locally in Forfar, and the club is pleased to show its support for helping people with a vision impairment live active and independent lives.

Anne Rowse, Community Fundraising Manager at Guide Dogs Scotland, said: “We are very grateful to have the support of Dundee United FC as we highlight our Guide Dogs Puppy Appeal and raise awareness of how we support people living with sight loss in our communities.

“Every year, around 1,350 puppies begin their journey to become a guide dog, with each costing £77,000 to breed, raise and train. As a charity, we are almost entirely dependent on donations from the public to turn these pups into life-changing guide dog partnerships.

Dundee United also works closely with the Dundee Blind and Partially Sighted Society to provide matchday support and audio commentary for home and away fans at The CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, helping people with sight loss attend and enjoy matches.

Jon Attenborough, who uses the service on matchdays, said: “It’s fantastic to see my club showing their support for Guide Dogs Scotland and inclusion more widely. By promoting the Guide Dogs Puppy Appeal, Dundee United is helping to make a real difference to supporters like myself who rely on a guide dog to live life to the fullest.”

To support the Guide Dogs Puppy Appeal, visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/appeal.

CLICK HERE for more information on the support Dundee United offers for fans with a vision impairment!