Olive Osmond Hearing Fund

Could you go one whole day without your hearing?

Imagine what it would be like to not hear the sounds around you...voices of family and friends who wish they could communicate with you, peaceful sounds of the birds chirping, running streams, rain falling, a fire alarm going off, a horn honking... How would you feel if this was what your life was like EVERY day? No one wants to feel lonely or isolated, but you can understand why they can feel this way when they are cut off from the sounds of life around them.

The cost of hearing aids are usually not covered by insurance and yet the cost of these devices can range from $2,000-$5,000 and even higher. We are talking about one of our 5 basic senses, it's not something that someone should have to live without. Yet sadly, this expense is more than many families are able to afford for their children. If you found out that your child, niece/nephew, or friend wasn't able to hear or communicate with you, would you want to know that there are caring people willing to help change this? Hearing aids are life changing and allow the deaf & hard of hearing to once again connect with their family, friends, teachers, schoolmates and community. This turns a frustrating world into one of awe and wonderment that allows this child to learn, grow and connect with people and forever changes their life. 

With the help of so many people, we are able to offer hearing devices and services to the deaf and hard of hearing to improve their lives and help them to no longer feel isolated and alone. It's so important for kids to feel that they can accomplish anything and to build their confidence. They are often told that they can't sing, play instruments etc. One of our programs, Bringing Music to your Ears helps them to prove this wrong as they are given music lessons to improve their confidence and show they can overcome hard things. We also strive to motivate, empower and educate these kids that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to do. Challenges don't need to limit us, they can make us stronger and be stepping stones, rather than stumbling blocks. 

How much is that worth? To the kids that we are able to help, this can make the difference of having self-confidence, improving in school, succeeding in a career and in life, while creating lasting connections and knowing others loved and cared about them enough to help. 

Imagine life with the love and compassion of strangers who are willing to sacrifice time, finances and energy to help another and change their life! 

Thank you for making a difference and helping us to create better hearing lives...one ear at a time! 

Whether you donate $5 or $1,000...your donation makes an impact in the life you change!