The HearStrong Foundation: Inspiring Our World to Hear Better, One Champion at a Time

By Caitlin E. VeriCommunications Coordinator, EarQ   One of Colleen Van Rooy’s earliest memories is touching her family’s television/stereo cabinet to feel the sound moving through it. As a child born with hearing loss, that was the only way the Appleton, WI, native could experience sound.   But things soon changed when Colleen received her first pair of hearing devices at the age of 4. From that moment on, Colleen was unstoppable. From academics to community service, Colleen has never missed a step. Today, as she raises three children who also have hearing loss, Colleen continues to exemplify determination as she tackles any obstacle that stands in her way.   Colleen is just one of the many individuals in our society who overcame hearing loss to live a well-rounded and successful life. In a society that wrongly equates hearing loss with weakness, a revolutionary foundation is primed to shatter stereotypes and empower the millions of people with untreated hearing loss to take action.   The HearStrong Foundation will radically challenge the general perception of hearing loss in our society today by celebrating individuals worldwide who have not only faced hearing loss but conquered it with a determined spirit, a focused mind, and an unwavering heart. Known as HearStrong Champions, these men, women, and children are the cornerstone of the foundation, which is funded through the generosity of EarQ providers. People will nominate friends, coworkers, and family ...
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