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LOV Hearing Foundation
In 1978, the Lions of Virginia Hearing Foundation was established at the UVA Medical Center. This was a joint venture between the Lions of Virginia and the UVA Department of Otolaryngology. The objectives of the foundation are: 1. To initiate and support research on deafness and hearing problems in all age groups;2. To support the Cochlear Implant Program for the rehabilitation of profound deafness in children and adults;3. To conduct diagnostic clinical examinations;4. To conduct informational programs to educate the public on hearing disorders and to encourage hearing protection; and5. To initiate educational programs for practicing ear surgeons on the latest surgical techniques. The Foundation’s program operates through donations from the clubs in Virginia. Each club is asked to donate $10 per Lion. Last Lions year, 11 clubs made donations of $3,080. Please forward your contribution to District Hearing Chairman, Lion John W. Jones, Jr., 300 East North Street, Wytheville, Virginia 24382. One of the key research projects that have been funded by donations from clubs has been the growth of new hair cells in damaged ears of chickens. There is a great deal of optimism that the knowledge gained will allow this effort to be transferred to humans. Other programs include: hair cell regeneration; cochlear implant; implantable hearing aid; newborn hearing screening; and hearing aid assistance. If you would like a hearing program, please contact Lion John Jones at 276/228-3560.
DISTRICT 24F HEARING PROGRAM During this past Lions year, our District Hearing Aid Program has provided hearing aids to 27 applicants, bringing the number of people who have received hearing aids to 815. The program, similar to the eyeglasses program each club has, provides new hearing aids to those citizens of our district who are approved and sponsored by a club. The applicant will complete an application furnished to the club by the Bristol Speech and Hearing Center. The Center will then get in touch with the applicant. The only charge is $135, which the applicant is asked to pay $25, and the club pays the balance of $110. With each passing year, this program has grown. Its success and continued growth hinges on the financial support of the clubs in the district. Last year thirteen clubs made donations of $4080.00, which enabled us to purchase 25 hearing aids. Our procedure again this year is that those clubs that make a donation are first on the list to have an applicant receive a hearing aid. After going through the list of applicants, one from each club, if there are still hearing aids remaining, the applicant list is gone through again and any clubs that made a donation and still have an applicant will receive an aid. If there are still hearing aids left, then starting at the top of the list, applicants from clubs that have not made a contribution in the past two years will receive a hearing aid. Those clubs that have made a donation in the just completed Lions year (2008-2009) are: Bristol Evening, Bristol Host, Chilhowie, Ewing Boones Path, Galax, Independence, North Tazewell, Norton, Rural Retreat, Saltville-Rich Valley, St. Charles, Tazewell, and Wytheville. To support this program, clubs need to send donations to District Hearing Chairman: Lion John W. Jones, Jr., 300 East North Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. The hearing objectives for this year are: 1. Have an active hearing program in your club and community to include a program presentation to your club.2. Collect used hearing aids for the District Hearing Aid Program.3. Make a financial donation to the District Hearing Aid Program.4. Make a financial donation to the LOV Hearing Foundation. Those of us involved in the above program deeply appreciate the financial support from the clubs across our district. Without your support, the program would cease. If you would like a hearing program, please contact Lion John Jones at 276/228-3560.