Giving back…

When I first started considering the cochlear implants back in 2006, little did I know there was a dedicated group of supporters whose personal mission was to help others on their journey.  This group wasn’t even an official one…just a bunch of other CIers around the country who decided to do what I do today…giving back.  Shortly after my first implant in 2007, I became a member of this group when I joined what is known today as Hearing Journey. In the course of my journey, I became a mentor with the special distinction of being part of the first class of mentors.  Today, we are in full force and known as the Bionic Ear Association or BEA for short.  Last night, I met with a prospective candidate for the upteenth time.  He just found out that he is officially a candidate. As a mentor, my role is to help others maneuver the world of cochlear implants.  I am a helping hand, a shoulder, a teacher, a guide, a cheerleader and a giver-back all rolled up in one.  Scared and quitting are not options; I will make darn sure of that! The following message was posted on: Wednesday February 20, 2013 06:49:49 [...]The post Giving back… appeared first on Welcome to Sam Spritzer's Web Site.
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