Learn About the Walk4Hearing
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WALKERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY JOIN
THE HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
AND THE WALK4HEARING
Thirty six million people have hearing loss to some degree
and yet only 20 percent receive the technology and services they need.
HLAA wants you to help raise awareness about hearing loss.
There are many ways to be involved in the Walk4Hearing.
The Walk4Hearing, produced by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), is the largest walk of its kind in the country. The 2009 HLAA Walk4Hearing will be held in 21 cities nationwide with at least 5,000 people walking and raising money for programs and services for people with hearing loss and their families. Proceeds are shared between the national organization and local HLAA affiliates or Walk4Hearing Alliance Groups to benefit national and local programs. Since 2006, more than $1 million has been raised.
HLAA launched the Walk4Hearing to:
- increase awareness among the general public about hearing loss and the 36 million Americans who have hearing loss
- minimize the stigma associated with wearing hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive technology by educating people about hearing loss
- raise funds to expand services and programs for people with hearing loss and their families at the national and local levels
- empower the HLAA state organizations and chapters to work with community leaders to organize walks for fundraising and local outreach
Why Walk?
Most of us give little thought to our ears until we have a problem hearing. The sounds go into our ears and up to the brain and we hear. Unlike our eyes, our ears never close. Hearing is effortless. Many people don't know where to find the information and support they need to overcome the communication obstacles that hearing loss creates.
Hearing loss is a public health issue that is third in line only to heart disease and arthritis. Thirty six million people (17%) in the United States have hearing loss. Hearing loss should be screened for just like blood pressure or diabetes. The Walk4Hearing creates awareness and raises funds for local and national programs.
Walk4Hearing ... It's Fun!
For a complete update of walk sites and dates visit the walk locations page. You can walk as an individual, form a team (some form a workplace team), join a team, and donate. To find out how you can sponsor a walk or start a walk in your city, go to our contact us page and send us your inquiry.
You can also request the newly-released Walk4Hearing DVD to motivate, inform, and get people walking! Please contact Ronnie Adler to request a copy of the DVD.
National Sponsors
To date, the Walk4Hearing has the national sponsorship of Advanced Bionics, IBM, Sorenson, and T-Mobile. There is a variety of sponsor opportunities to showcase your company. For more information about sponsorship opportunities visit the national sponsors page.
About the Hearing Loss Association of America
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), founded in 1979, opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support. HLAA publishes the bimonthly Hearing Loss Magazine, holds annual conventions (Nashville, June 18-21), the Walk4Hearing, hosts online learning with the Hearing Loss Academy, and more. HLAA has more than 200 chapters and 14 state organizations. The national headquarters is located at 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: 301.657.2248. |
