Women Host Fundraiser to Fit Impoverished Adults With Hearing Aids

Carrie Spangler and Denise Testa are on their way to Beverly, KY, on a service mission to fit poverty-stricken adults with hearing aids.

But first, the two local audiologists need to raise the money for their service project. They'll host a fundraiser from 6:30-10 Saturday night at , with all donations going to the project.

The women are attending Red Bird Mission July 23-28 with Hear the World Foundation, and for every $250 they raise, one person can be fitted with a hearing aid.

"We went two years ago and it was quite a life-changing, amazing experience for both of us, and we wanted to go again and make a difference that way," Spangler said.

Then, the women raised $6,400 and fit 21 adults with hearing aids.

Spangler has a personal connection with hearing loss that's driven her to help others.

"That's really what drove me into the field of audiology is my own personal experience of growing up with hearing loss," Spangler said. "That's sort of my lifelong purpose is to help people with hearing loss."

And she shares this message in a Hear the World flier:

"I began thinking  about my own hearing loss and how it affects me on a daily basis. I realized that I am fortunate that l can put on hearing aids every day and l am able to listen and talk my family and friends. How would l feel if l could not do that? l know how l feel, ... I feel complete disconnect and isolation. Hearing aids are just as important as food and clothing. They  are a social emotional connection to the people who support you."

She encourages everyone to stop out to the Barrel Room to support the cause, bid on raffle baskets and enjoy a relaxing night Saturday.

Can't make it that night and still want to donate? You can send a check to Spangler at 3940 Wickham St. NW, Uniontown OH, 44685.