Published by: Hearing Loss Association of America
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, thousands of walkers, who represent the more than 48 million people living with hearing loss in the U.S., come together to increase awareness of hearing health and raise funds to support hearing resources in local communities. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Walk4Hearing along with 2021 platinum sponsor CapTel Captioned Telephone invite people of all ages to participate and to "Hear Now. Be Well." By being active, engaged and making hearing health a regular part of a wellness regimen, people with hearing loss can thrive.
This fall, Walk4Hearing events are back in person after a year and a half of being held virtually. Events will take place in local communities September through November and registration is free and open to all! Each event includes a 5K walk, entertainment and activities. The health and safety of participants, volunteers and staff remain the top priority, and these events will be held in keeping with CDC and local public health guidance. Participants will also continue to have the option to walk in their own neighborhoods.
"We greatly appreciate the support received from participants and volunteers in each of our Walk locations who kept Walk4Hearing going virtually throughout this pandemic," said Barbara Kelley, executive director of HLAA. "It's with this incredible dedication that we're able to move forward with in-person Walk events this fall."
If anything, COVID-19 has highlighted even further the importance of hearing health and its connection to overall mental and physical health. HLAA remains focused on providing people with hearing loss the resources and tools to communicate and hear well....
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