Hearing loss affects so many people in the states and around the globe. I was fortunate to get tuned in to a not for profit called Starkey Hearing foundation www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org They have come up with tons of ways to help domestically and globally. Thru local providers, they accept donated hearing aides, both molded in ear and over the ear types, along with other hearing items you may have.
Recently a friend came to me when her mom passed. She had two nearly new hearing aides and knowing how expensive they were, and not wanting to throw them out, my friend asked if I knew of an organization that could use them. I found out that the Lyons Club and other hearing based providers accept over the ear type but not the molded ones. Starkey hearing foundation travels to many countries in the world and has done great work.
**Starkey Foundation would make a great mission opportunity for those involved with audiology or have a personal experience with hearing loss**
