Love Island’s Faye Winter breaks down in tears as she reveals ‘greatest achievement of her life’
LOVE Island star Faye Winter broke down in tears as she became the face of the Name a Puppy campaign.
The TV favourite said she was thrilled to name an adorable golden retriever after her, saying her work with Guide Dogs is the “greatest achievement” of her career.
Faye, 27, who is a Guide Dog Campaign Star, visited puppy trainer Rob Lyon, 75, in London to meet puppy Winter for the first time.
Faye exclusively told The Sun said: “To know that puppy Winter, who has my name, is hopefully going to go on to be a little life-changer for someone with sight loss is just overwhelming.
“It really is my greatest achievement and makes me so proud to be a part of this wonderful charity.”
She continued: “Naming a puppy with a guide dog is something we all can do, we can raise funds and be able to watch him through his own journey and change someone’s life.”
“I’ve decided to name a puppy because you know how much Guide Dog’s mean to me and I always want to give back to them.”
The reality star was overwhelmed as she came face-to-face with puppy Winter.
She told the four-legged animal: “You’re my second born, I can’t believe you share my name.
“My dad gave it to me, now I’ve give it to you.”
Faye broke down in tears as she opened up why the campaign is so close to her heart.
Becoming choked up, an emotional Faye said: “Naming a puppy there is no greater privilege than this.
“He will go on and change someone’s life.”
Wiping away her tears, Faye continued: “I love being part of the Guide Dogs – this is the biggest highlight of my career since I’ve come out.
“This is actually my greatest achievement.”
Rob said: “I wasn’t too sure about the name when I first heard it, but
Winter is very used to it now. He’s a wonderful puppy and very quick to learn so I really hope he does Faye proud and goes on to become an amazing guide dog.
Guide Dogs’ Name a Puppy scheme provides people with the wonderful opportunity to be at the heart of a guide dog puppy’s story.
As well as providing a puppy with the special gift of a name, they’ll follow their journey as they aspire to become a future life-changer.
Celebrating National Puppy Day on 23 March (today), Faye took to social media to announce the new campaign.
People who want to raise funds to name a puppy, like Faye, can choose from four different naming levels starting from just £2,500; the levels are called Name, Raise, Train and Transform.
Each one follows the puppy named on their unique journey, gaining insights into the world of guide dogs through regular pupdates. You can even meet the puppy virtually or in person, depending on how much you raise.
People can name a puppy by themselves, with a group of friends as a
celebration or in memory of a loved one. People could name a puppy as part of a workplace challenge and sporting and social groups are all welcome – as are schools and youth groups.
For someone living with sight loss, guide dogs are truly life-changing.
They give hope, confidence, joy, independence, freedom and
companionship – to list just a few of the words that have been used to describe what these wonderful dogs can provide.
Visit Guide Dogs to find out all the fundraising information and
tips you need.