Miracle-Ear Foundation Stories & Events

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Curtis's Story

The Miracle-Ear Foundation truly does change lives, and it made all the difference for Curtis.

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Billie's Story

Billie was wrestling with hearing loss, but the Miracle-Ear Foundation was always in her corner.

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Marla's Story

Once isolated due to her hearing loss, Marla regained independence with her new hearing aids.

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Gerard's Story

Just like the weather, your hearing may be unpredictable. Luckily, the Gift of Sound has your back.

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Wade's Story

Wade felt he was missing out on important conversations with loved ones due to his hearing loss.

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Autumn's Story

Autumn felt like she had to withdraw from conversations, but now she can participate with ease.

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Jackland's Story

Jackland and her loved ones are singing with joy, thanks to her new hearing aids.

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Stacey's Story

Stacey has gone through chemo many times to combat ovarian cancer and it left her with hearing loss.

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Corey and Tiffany's Story

Corey's family wasn't sure they would be able to afford hearing aids before Corey left for college.

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James's Story

James was missing out on quality time with his family withdrawing from his favorite hobbies.

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Shirley's Story

Shirley no longer feels like she is missing out on life thanks to her donated hearing aids.

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Kelly's Story

Kelly struggled with hearing loss due to his occupation, but now he can communicate with ease again.

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Angela's Story

Angela has struggled with hearing loss since she was young, but now she communicates with ease.

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Joaquin's Story

Joaquin no longer asks people to repeat themselves thanks to his new donated hearing aids.

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David's Story

David was tired of missing out on conversations, but now he can participate in them again.

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Dorothy's Story

Dorothy no longer misses out on social events, thanks to her new donated hearing aids.

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Terry's Story

Terry does not miss out on conversations anymore thanks to his new donated hearing aids.

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Charla's Story

Charla has struggled with hearing loss for many years, but now she can understand her family better.

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Ken's Story

Ken is looking forward to enjoying his favorite hobbies since receiving the Gift of Sound.

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James's Story

James has struggled with hearing loss for several years, but now he can communicate with family.

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Nettie's Story

Nettie has coped with hearing loss for many years, but now she can enjoy her everyday activities.

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Ted's Story

Thanks to his new donated hearing aids, Ted can finally enjoy his favorite things in life again.

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Raymond's Story

Raymond struggled with hearing loss since childhood, but he no longer misses out on conversations.

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James's Story

James's old hearing aids were not working for him, but now he can communicate with loved ones.

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Paul's Story

Paul’s old hearing aids were not meeting his needs, but he can now communicate with loved ones.

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Kennedy's Story

After struggling with hearing loss since he was a child, now he can enjoy the little things in life!

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Ron's Story

Ron was unable to hear family and friends, but he is now enjoying life again.

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Somerset Fundraiser 2021

The store staff hosted a cornhole tournament in Somerset to raise money for the Gift of Sound.

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James's Story

James struggled with hearing loss for years, but now he can communicate with friends.

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Betty's Story

Betty could hear people, but couldn't understand what they were saying. Hear her hearing journey.

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Marsha and May's Story

Check out this mother and daughter team's journey to better hearing with the Miracle-Ear Foundation.

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2020 Top Provider Award

Hear Trina and Alex's story to winning the 2020 Top Provider Award.

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JoAnn's Story

JoAnn used to have to turn her ears toward speakers at the movies, but now she can easily hear.

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Miracle-Mission

We were honored and humbled by the opportunity to help give those in need the gift of sound.

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Judith's Story

Judith’s old hearing aids were not working for her, but now she can communicate with loved ones.

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Fred's Story

Fred felt alone and isolated, but now he is able to communicate with his loved ones easily.

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Edward's Story

Edward felt himself pulling away the activities he enjoys most, but now he can do what he loves.

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Maria's Story

Maria’s family was getting tired of repeating things, but now Maria is thrilled they don't have to!

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Margie's Story

Margie struggled to communicate with loved ones on the phone, but now she can hear with ease.

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Gene's Story

Gene is so excited to now be able to communicate with family and friends with ease.

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Paul's Story

Paul is looking forward to spending quality time with his great grandchildren.

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William's Story

William is looking forward to having a regular routine and easily communicating with his loved ones.

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Donald's Story

Donald has had hearing loss for years, and his loved one are thrilled to not have to holler to him.

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Thomas's Story

Thomas felt like he was missing out on meaningful conversations, but now he can hear his loved ones.

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Kathy's Story

Kathy struggled with hearing loss all her life, now she is looking forward to time with loved ones.

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Robert's Story

Robert used to feel isolated and alone. Now he looks forward to enjoying life everyday with his wife

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Franz’s Story

Franz suffered from hearing loss from years of working in an noisy environment, but now he can hear.

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Gladys’ Story 

Gladys used to withdraw from her everyday life, but now she has regained her independence.

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Sandra's Story

Sandra has had hearing loss since she was a child, but now she is enjoying more out of life.

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Keith's Story

Keith has struggled with hearing loss his whole life, but now he can communicate with ease.

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Bonnie's Story

Bonnie avoided social gatherings, but now she is comfortable talking in groups.

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Matilda’s Story

Matilda’s used to feel left out of conversations, but now she can hear her loved one’s laughter.

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Marty's Story

Marty used to constantly turn up the TV volume, but now he can hear it clearly at a normal level.

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Dale's Story

Dale used to struggle to hear, but now he can have long, clear conversations with his love ones.

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Robert's Story

Robert’s work in a noisy factory caused his hearing loss, but he can now hear his loved ones.

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Hanna's Story

Hanna’s old analog-powered hearing aids were no longer helping her, but now she can hear with ease.

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Nicole's Story

Nicole is now cancer free, and her hearing loss is no longer getting in the way of her dream job.

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Donna's Story

Donna used to struggle to communicate, but she now looks forward to life with better hearing.

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Martin's Story

Martin has had hearing loss for years, but he is now up for promotions at work. Read his story.

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Deborah's Story

Deborah used to struggle to hear her loved ones, and now she is back to playing games with them all.

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Patricia’s Story

Patricia used go through the motions of conversations and now she communicates with ease. Learn more

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William's Story

William went from needing one hearing aid to two. Read William’s Miracle-Ear Foundation journey.

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Florence's Story

Florence used to struggle to communicate, but she can now hear her grandchildren. Learn more.

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Irvin's Story

Hearing needs change and evolve with time, hear Irvin’s story.

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Richard's Story

Communication is a blessing learn Richard’s journey to easier communication.

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Michael's Story

Read Michael’s journey from repetition to hearing his daughter again.

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Linda's Story

Linda used to say huh and now she hears with ease, reach Linda’s story.  

Events

Summit for Sound 2020

Julie McKelvey raised $30,424 for the Miracle-Ear Foundation by climbing Mt. Aconcagua.

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30th Anniversary and Miracle-Mission

We're celebrating 30 years of the Miracle-Ear Foundation by embarking on the Miracle-Mission.

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Miracle-Ear Foundation Golf Invitational

The 2019 Miracle-Ear Foundation Golf Invitational raised over $115,000 for the Gift of Sound™!

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2018 Miracle-Ear Foundation Recap

After nearly 30 years of providing free hearing aids, the Miracle-Ear Foundation continues to grow.

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Aid for hurricane victims

Miracle-Ear and the Miracle-Ear Foundation assisted customers affected by hurricanes in TX and FL.

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