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23 Feb Making a Mother’s Dream Come True
Barbara Green began experiencing hearing loss in 1990. She was having trouble with drainage and pain in her ear, and eventually had surgery to fix the problem. Unfortunately, this surgery did more harm than good and damaged her hearing permanently, leaving her with a dire need for hearing aids.
19 Jan Beginning a New Year
As the Hearing Aid Project welcomes the new year with open arms, we proudly look back and reflect on all of the progress that has been made since our official launch in August 2016. With your help, we have now provided a total of 56 refurbished...
17 Jan Creating Awareness Changes Lives
Chances are you’ve already liked a few posts on Facebook today, or maybe you even shared a funny cat video on a friend’s page? You probably wanted to show those individuals that you care about their lives, or simply wanted to give them a good laugh! But what if "liking" and "sharing" a post could actually help change a person’s life?
08 Jan 75-Year-Old Recipient Pays it Forward
As we start the New Year, the middle of December seems like a distant memory. While most were busy preparing for the holidays, Dorethea Custer and her loved ones were celebrating early due to the arrival of a life-changing letter.
21 Dec A Survivor’s Story
Hearing loss has many causes and is commonly associated with aging, excessive noise or the result of other medical conditions. A cause often overlooked is trauma, and more specifically, violence.
11 Dec New Hearing Aids Help Pediatrician Pursue Dreams
Medical students across the country eagerly await their graduation this spring, and will begin their residencies soon after. Many wonder, ‘Will I be matched to the residency program I want?’ ‘Will I feel ready to start treating patients?’ For one medical student, her worries were far more unique.
16 Nov Creativity Changes Lives
Creativity comes in many forms, and group fundraising is no exception! For one college student, using her artistic strengths and personal experience with hearing loss led to a performance that has given the gift of sound to someone in need.
08 Nov Erik’s Special Wish
What makes a Birthday special? Is it the gifts, cake or coming together with loved ones? For Erik, his 36th Birthday became extraordinary when he dedicated it to a cause and charity dear to his heart – the Hearing Aid Project.