Nearly 7,000 athletes from around the world came to compete in the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi this year. Starkey and Starkey Hearing Foundation were once again on hand to participate in the Healthy Athletes Program. Our more than 40 volunteers fit more than 250 athletes from 67 countries with hearing [...]
Today, Starkey and the Starkey Hearing Foundation help millions of people overcome the challenges of hearing loss. I always knew from a young age that I would end up in a profession dedicated to helping others but, admittedly, it didn’t start with a passion for the hearing aid industry. Recently, I was interviewed about my [...]
Every year on March 3rd, the hard of hearing community unites together for a cause that affects them daily. The World Hearing Day campaign, held by the World Health Organization’s Office of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness, works to raise awareness for hearing loss and promote ear and hearing wellness around the world. This year’s [...]
I was honored to receive AG Bell’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award along with my incredible wife, Tani, recently. As I stood on stage to accept the award, I couldn’t help but think about how I got there. I realized, I am where I am today because of the caring and compassion of a stranger many [...]
For the 466 million worldwide who suffer from some degree of hearing loss, hearing aids allow the ability to clearly hear conversations, music, nature, and the many other pleasant sounds we often take for granted. While better hearing is the predominant purpose of a hearing device, its impact doesn’t stop there. For those who have [...]