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STARKEY HEARING
FOUNDATION HONORS JENNIFER GARNER AND HUMANITARIAN PAULA
GOLDBERG FOR PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS
Global
Nonprofit Showcases Progress in Hearing Health Care Legacy
at Annual Gala
MINNEAPOLIS
- The 16th So
The World May Hear Awards
Gala reflects the international, national, and local
advancements made possible by the generosity of gala guests
and partners of Starkey Hearing Foundation. This year marks
a historic milestone with the opening of the Starkey Hearing
Institute in Zambia, a simple, sustainable, and scalable WFA®
community-based hearing health care model developed by
William F. Austin, founder of Starkey Hearing Foundation and
global humanitarian. At the Starkey Hearing Institute,
students are
equipped with academic rigor, resources, and tools to
advance hearing health care services.
In 2016, Starkey Hearing Foundation also
expanded international missions with ongoing services and
self-empowerment tools. Hear Now program is on track for a
15 percent increase over 2015 to provide more hearing
devices to those in need domestically. For Minnesota, gala
proceeds support grants
for local and regional nonprofits.
The gala returns
to the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minn. on
Sunday, July 17, 2016. Award honorees include Jennifer
Garner, award-winning actress and advocate for early
childhood education. As trustee for Save the Children,
Garner has traveled the country to learn firsthand how these
programs impact children and families in need and has
advocated to policymakers and government officials at every
level. Local humanitarian, Paula F. Goldberg, executive
director and co-founder of PACER, will also be celebrated
for making PACER a lifeline for parents of children and
young adults with all disabilities.
In Starkey
tradition, this year’s gala will feature a stellar line-up
of special guests and entertainers including comedian Jay
Leno; Hollywood
Vampires, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp;
singer-songwriter John Mellencamp; country duo Maddie & Tae;
The Tenors; American Idol winner Trent Harmon; with many
more to be announced in the upcoming weeks. The gala is
anticipated to generate more than $9 million, which will
accelerate the pace and scope of Starkey Hearing Foundation
missions to reach more patients who need hearing health
care.
“Starkey Hearing
Foundation consistently grows and improves its mission to
help more people reach their full potential and create a
future filled with possibilities,” said William F. Austin.
“We share the common belief with our honorees that we can
change the world for the better.”
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About Starkey
Hearing Foundation
Starkey Hearing
Foundation, a public charity founded by William F. Austin,
gives the gift of hearing to people in need in the U.S. and
around the world. Disabling hearing loss affects more than
360 million people, including 32 million children, yet many
do not have access to the hearing devices that improve lives
and promote understanding. The Foundation focuses on hearing
health missions, education, and recycling, as well as grants
to mission-aligned organizations. We have helped 500,000
patients with more than 1.8 million hearing aids in 100
countries. Connect with Starkey Hearing Foundation on Facebook and Twitter,
or visit www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org.
Press Registration
Now Open
To register for
media access to the So
The World May Hear Awards
Gala red carpet event and the on-site press hub, contact press@roepkepr.com.
For the latest gala information, visit StarkeyHearingFoundation.org/Gala. |