Hearing The Call

11/14/2025

Join Heidi Hill, AuD on December 5th, 12–1:30 PM EST for a CEU webinar on Optimal Hearing Aid Fittings with Auditory and Cognitive Processing in Mind.

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As hearing aid technology advances, so must our clinical approach—especially for older adults facing both hearing loss and cognitive decline. This session explores how traditional fittings can unintentionally increase distortion and listening effort, and how evidence-based, cognitive-informed strategies can enhance outcomes.

All proceeds support the launch of Malawi’s first woman-owned, self-sustaining audiology clinic, led by one of the country’s pioneering audiologists, Yamikani Dumbo.

Let’s come together to advance best practice in audiology and help bring hearing care access to thousands in Malawi.

**The session will be recorded for those who cannot attend the live event.

You can read more about the webinar and register here: https://hearingthecall.networkforgood.com/events/93500-ceu-event-optimal-hearing-aid-fittings-with-auditory-and-cognitive-processing-in-mind-by-heidi-hill-aud

11/13/2025

Check out our upcoming Heart for Hearing purse auction!

Step into an evening filled with style, excitement, and a purpose. At Hearing the Call’s Purse Auction, every purse carries a story—and every bid writes a new chapter of hope. From stunning designer handbags to one-of-a-kind treasures, you’ll find the perfect piece to take home. Get ready for fabulous finds, fierce bidding, and unforgettable moments. Come for the fashion—leave with a heart for hearing.

Click the link below to sign up!

https://hearingthecall.networkforgood.com/events/91458-a-heart-for-hearing-fundraiser-fort-wayne-in

11/11/2025

For years, Daniel struggled with hearing loss. Simple conversations with his family became exhausting. When they couldn’t afford new hearing aids, hope started to fade.

Then they found Red Maple Audiology in Turner, Maine. Through the clinic’s give-back program, Daniel came in for a consultation and left hearing his loved ones again.

11/03/2025

Be the reason someone hears laughter for the first time or the words ‘I love you.’

Join the global movement — Hearing the Call 2026 Outreach Trips are now live!

Sign up and make a lasting impact: https://www.hearingthecall.org/outreach2026/

GO beyond ourselves … GIVE from your heart … GROW as a community

10/31/2025

The window is closing to bid on these incredible auction items! Click the link below to join the auction!

https://hearingthecall.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/basket-of-dreams-auction?hid=NTQzNDk2NjE=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4273176

Thank you for your support! All proceeds from this auction fund the build of the Zambia Clinic and Training Center.

10/20/2025

Join us in building dreams in Zambia!

On November 6th, we will be hosting a Basket of Dreams fundraiser in Rochester, NY, at the clubhouse at Dunnwood Green from 6-9pm (across from Locust Hill Country Club). Admission is Free, and we'll have desserts and coffee, plus a cash wine bar and a live jazz trio. All proceeds benefit the building of the Audiology teaching and training center in Zambia! Register to attend today.

JOIN US BY REGISTERING TODAY!!
https://hearingthecall.networkforgood.com/events/91109-basket-of-dreams-fundraiser?hid=NTM5ODAxNjc=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4247416

Can't join the live event? You can still play a part by bidding at our online silent auction taking place between 10/16 and 11/4.

Check out our 50+ fabulous designer purses and baskets. I promise you there is something for everyone, including those on your gift-giving lists. A football signed by Khalil Shakir; 10 other Bills Baskets with Bills Merchandise; over $2,000 in Gift Certificates at Rochester Restaurants, Spas and Shops; great stuff for kids and tough to buy for guys. Please have a look - put in your bids and snag a bargain! You'll be doing a great deed to support access to hearing healthcare in Zambia, Africa.

VISIT THE ONLINE AUCTION - Buffalo Bills tickets are only available on November 6, the day of the auction!

https://hearingthecall.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/basket-of-dreams-auction?hid=NTM5ODAxNjc=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4247416

10/14/2025

Our return from Zambia brought many gifts and meaningful connections. Thanks to the generous support of , we were able to fit 94 hearing aids, giving patients the priceless gift of hearing.

Some of these patients are part of the , an organization dedicated to teaching practical skills that empower men and women in their community to start and grow their own businesses. Many members of the foundation have struggled to earn an income due to hearing loss, but through the program, they’re learning to sew and sell handmade products such as purses and bags.

Not only did they receive the Gift of Hearing from Hearing The Call and Oticon, but they also shared their talents and craftsmanship with our team of volunteers .

06/27/2025

Great story on the local news about Ken Martin and Hearing the Call. https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/audiologist-provides-free-hearing/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KETK_NBC&fbclid=IwY2xjawLLymVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFZVHg3bWV3aDZINjFzdmxCAR4aWXPR1W_t6sPLh3dEcZyCVTBibT6f9_pXW1-YgDq2H3rd_v2rBmTKwopdvQ_aem_AWd1CWwH0YZmuax7Bc8jIQ

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — Free hearing aids are available to those in need in exchange for volunteer hours thanks to a Longview audiologist and a national nonprofit. Ken Martin has been runnin…

05/22/2025

One of Our Most Memorable Patients in Guatemala: Meet Emely

On one of our final days at Hospital de la Familia, we met a remarkable young girl named Emely and her devoted mother.

Emely had been scheduled for a hearing test in Guatemala City—a crucial step in getting her the support she needs for her autism. But when the test was suddenly canceled, it threatened to delay her access to critical resources.

Not willing to give up, Emely’s mother found out that Hospital de la Familia might be able to help. Without hesitation, they drove nearly eight hours to reach our team.

The test Emely needed is called an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), which requires anesthesia and gives a detailed picture of a patients hearing. Dr. Jen Phelan performed the test and Emely passed with beautifully defined waveforms.

Thanks to this test and the tireless dedication of the HDLF team, Emely is now on track to receive the support she needs to better understand and engage with the world around her.

05/21/2025

Antonia, a businesswoman in Guatemala, has faced her share of health challenges.

As an adult, she was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure—major changes that she and her husband had to learn to manage together. Meanwhile, her hearing had been slowly declining, though not enough to raise alarm.

That changed suddenly when her blood pressure spiked, causing a blood vessel to burst in her ear and worsening her hearing loss. When she saw her doctor, the news came with a shock: if the vessel hadn’t burst in her ear, it likely would’ve ruptured in her brain. In a twist of fate, her hearing loss may have saved her life.

When Antonia met our team at Hospital de la Familia, she found more than support—she found solutions and regained some of her hearing. For Antonia and her husband, this moment was more than just progress—it was a powerful sign of new beginnings, reconnection, and an abundance of thankfulness.

05/20/2025

Rene’s smile says it all.

He lived with hearing loss for years, searching for something—anything—to improve his hearing. A doctor once told him nothing could be done for his left ear. He’d have to live with limited hearing, and that was that.

Then one day, while visiting Hospital de la Familia for vision care, Rene heard about our audiology team visiting in the coming months. It was a second chance—one he didn’t think he’d ever get.

What he received wasn’t just hearing aids alone. He got back what he was told he’d lost forever: the ability to preserve his hearing.

A day that started with cautious hope ended in gratitude that will last a lifetime.