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| April 2009
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The Decibels Foundation Newsletter
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| Greetings!
Thank you to all who attended and supported our Reception and Fundraiser at Emerson College. We are happy to report we raised nearly $10,000 and spent an enjoyable evening in the Bordy Theater. The event honored Dr. Marilyn Neault for her incredible dedication to children with cochlear implants, Dawn and Ed O'Neill, parents and supporters of the Decibels Foundation and Arielle Blake, recipient of the 2nd annual Decibels Foundation Award.
Please read on for more Decibels news.
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A Night Under the Stars
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Please join us for a 'Night Under the Stars' with wine tasting, live music and more
 May 9, 2009 6:00 p.m. The home of Kelli and Chip Stables Carlisle, MA
The
Stables, a local family of a child with hearing loss have made a selfless
contribution by planning and hosting this wine tasting fundraiser to benefit the Decibels
Foundation. The evening will include a
Silent Auction, Live Auction, Wine Pull, Live Music, Open Bar and
Appetizers.
Wine tasting provided by Colonial Spirits.
Auction items will include:
Artwork, Red Sox Tickets, One Week Vacation at a Beach Home in North Carolina, GPS System, Catered Romanian Dinner for 6, Sunday River Vacation Ski Rental, Sports Memorabilia, Massages and more...
If you would like to help with this event, you can donate wine for our wine pull by calling or stopping by Colonial Spirits and telling them you are purchasing wine ($25 in value or greater) for the Decibels Fundraiser - a Night Under the Stars.
$75 per person
For registration information contact Krista Scheall at
k.scheall@decibelsfoundation.org, or call 617.784.8818
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Frontiers in Hearing Loss and Frontiers in Usher Syndrome
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Frontiers Conferences
Saturday, June 20, 2009
The Decibels Foundation is proud to sponsor two half day family focused conferences in conjunction with the international Molecular Biology of Hearing and Deafness Conference.
Come join us for one or both half day sessions to learn the latest on
the causes, management, and treatments of hearing loss and/or Usher
syndrome. Usher syndrome is the leading cause of deaf blindness in the
United States and Europe. It is estimated that between 8-15% of people
with childhood hearing loss have Usher syndrome.
Frontiers in Hearing Loss
Who should attend
Anyone
interested in learning the latest on the causes, management, and
treatments of hearing loss from some of the world's leading experts.
If you or a family member has hearing loss or you are a professional
interested in learning more about hearing loss, this is the conference
for you.
Click here to register or learn more.
Frontiers in Usher Syndrome
Who should attend
Come hear Dr. William Kimberling, Director National Center for the Study and Treatment of Usher Syndrome, Boys Town National Hospital,
and other leading Usher syndrome researchers discuss the latest on
Usher syndrome and connect with other families with Usher syndrome! If
you or a family member has or is suspected of having Usher syndrome or
you are a professional interested in learning more about Usher
syndrome, this is the conference for you.
Click here to register or learn more.
For more information, visit our website.
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The Decibels Foundation 7th Annual Golf Tournament
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Register Now for Decibels' Charity Golf Tournament
It
is hard to believe that we are back in the planning stages of our 7th Annual
Golf Tournament! As always we can't be as successful as we are without
your help. Here are a few options to help us make '09 our record year!
Do
you want to play golf?
If you or anyone you know wants to golf, register by mail or click here to register online. Please register early as we are limited to
144 golfers and have sold out the tournament for the past six years.
Do not play golf or unable to participate?
You can still help.
Donate Items: We are looking for
items to put in the raffle and silent auction. If you have any connections
(a friend with a ski house/summer place, Red Sox Tickets, golf merchandise, restaurant
gift certificates, a skill, or a service), PLEASE let us know by
emailing Krista Scheall.
Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated. We are a 501(c)3 so all contributions are tax
deductible.
Sponsorship
Opportunities: There are also a
number of sponsorship options available that provide varying levels of benefits
and visibility to this great event. These sponsorships are available for small
to large companies as well as families and individuals.
Become a Volunteer for the Day: We always need volunteers to help
out with registration, the game holes and selling raffle tickets. Email Krista for
more information.
Donate Online: We are always
grateful for monetary donations, all of which are tax deductible. You can
donate online here.
Event
details:
7th
Annual Decibels Foundation Golf Tournament
Date: June
22nd 2009
Location:
Wedgewood Pines Country Club, Stow, MA
Thank you in advance for your continued support and
we're looking forward to seeing you in June.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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Join the Decibels Team in a 2-mile Road Race
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John Carson 2-mile Road Race, July 4th
The Decibels Foundation is participating in a 2-mile Road Race on July 4th in Chelmsford, MA. Please join our team and ask your friends and family to sponsor you.
You can create your personal fundraising page at Firstgiving. Getting started is easy and it only takes a few minutes to create your page. Register now and set a challenging fundraising goal. It's easier to reach than you think! |
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A Special Message to our Early Intervention Parents
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Is your child's birthday coming up?
In lieu of gifts, you can ask your guests to donate to the Decibels Foundation in honor of your child.
Visit us at Firstgiving to create your personal fundraising page.
This is a wonderful way to support Decibels' efforts to ensure your child receives the most resources possible.
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Thank you for your continued support and interest in the Decibels
Foundation. We look forward to sharing more news with you
soon.
Sincerely,
Mark Dunning, President
The Decibels Foundation
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