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Greetings!
April has been a quiet, productive month. But like they say, "its the calm before the storm."
May is Better Hearing Month; Barnes & Noble Bookfair; Hearing Screenings; Technology Seminars; Teen Day Conference.
These are just a few of the events and projects we've been steadily working on throughout the past few weeks. With May just around the corner, we're preparing for a packed, exciting, busy, and service-filled month of May! We hope you will enjoy the events we have planned!
Sincerely,
MDHC Staff
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May is Better Hearing Month |
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Hearing Screenings, Technology Seminars, and more! 
It's a fact that more than 50% of adults over the age of 65 will experience some form of hearing loss in their lifetime. With advances in hearing screenings, technology and treatments, those affected by hearing loss now have options. Over the next several weeks, the MDHC is offering a series of hearing screenings, technology seminars, and special events to anyone interested in learning more. Please consider joining us for any of the following events.
HEARING SCREENINGS
Saturday, May 9 - Barnes & Nobel Booksellers
10am-3pm at 170 Abilene St, Aurora
Tuesday, May 19 - University of Colorado Hospital
12pm-2pm at Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 6th flr, 1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora
Wednesday, May 20 - University Family Medicine, Boulder
12:30-4:30pm at 350 Broadway, Suite 150, Boulder
Thursday, May 28 - University Family Medicine, Boulder
12:30-4:30pm at 350 Broadway, Suite 150, Boulder
TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR
Saturday, April 25 - University of Colorado Hospital
10am-12pm at Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd flr, 1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora
TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE
Friday, May 22 - Marion Downs Hearing Center
9am-3pm at 1793 Quentin Street, Unit 2, Aurora
All events are free of charge, but space is limited. Please register by calling 720-848-3042 or emailing mdhc@uch.edu.
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Barnes & Noble Bookfair |
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Proceeds to Benefit MDHC!
Save your Mother's Day shopping and join us on May 9! Barnes & Noble is generously supporting the MDHC through a bookfair at their Aurora store on Saturday, May 9. A portion of the day's proceeds will benefit our lending library which provides resources to families, consumers, and professionals. In honor of May is Better Hearing Month, a series of events will take place at the store which are outlined on the flyer below.
For those who cannot attend the bookfair at this location, you can still participate in the fundraiser in three ways by using the voucher above:
1) Shop at your local Barnes & Noble: As long as you use the voucher and shop on Saturday, May 9, a portion of your sale will be donated to the MDHC.
2) By email: Email your wish list* to Jenny Fisher at crm2084@bn.com with your name, phone number, and wish list description. She will call you to collect payment information on Saturday, May 9.
3) By phone: Call us at 720-848-3042 with your name and phone number. We will give your contact information to Barnes & Noble and they will call you on Saturday, May 9 to collect your order and payment information. Visit the Barnes & Noble website to select your books!
*To create a wish list, select the Wish List icon at the top right corner of the Barnes & Noble website and follow the steps to create an account. After creating an account, title your wish list, "MDHC Wish List" in the description box and start adding books by clicking the "add more items" button.
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3rd Annual DHH Teen Day Conference |
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Tuesday, May 5 On Tuesday, May 5, 100 deaf and hard of hearing teenagers will gather on our campus to attend the 3rd Annual DHH Teen Day Conference. The purpose of this event is to introduce DHH teenagers to community resources and technology available to them as they transition from high school to emerging adulthood. They will also have the opportunity to interact with DHH adult role models who have overcome their own hearing loss to build successful personal and professional lives. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, April 23. RSVP to Rebecca Novinger at rebecca.novinger@uch.edu.
Volunteers Needed!
The Teen Day Conference is packed with presentations, group sessions, and outdoor activities. We need as many volunteers as possible to ensure the program runs smoothly. The more, the merrier! In order to be more organized, we ask for a minimum of a half day (7:30am-12:30pm or 12:30-4:30pm) commitment. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Rebecca Novinger at rebecca.novinger@uch.edu. |
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2009 Wine and Chocolate Gala - June 4 |
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Annual Fundraising Event
 Hosted at the Grant-Humphreys Mansion in Denver, our annual fundraiser supports the programs and services of the MDHC. With over twelve wines to sample, multiple chocolate fountains, Hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction, this event promises to be an entertaining evening! Please attend and help us celebrate the lives we touch and the differences we are making in the deaf and hard of hearing communities. Group discounts are available.
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Empower the MDHC by Donating an Auction Item! |
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Auction Items Needed for Wine and Chocolate Gala
The Wine and Chocolate Gala is our largest annual fundraiser. All proceeds from ticket sales, private donations, and auction items support the programs and services of the MDHC. Last year, the event produced $30,000 of support!
We are now collecting auction items for this year's Gala, held on Thursday, June 4. Items can include: Sporting event tickets; arts and crafts; restaurant gift certificates; jewelry; gift baskets; services; travel vouchers; hotel gift certificates; ski resort packages; etc. Your contribution of an auction item would be a tax-deductible donation. We will collect all auction items by Monday, June 1.
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