It has been a blessing working with the many volunteers of the HLAA Kansas City Chapter. Each have helped make 2010 a strong year for HLAA in Kansas City. Without these helpers, our city wouldn’t have as much support, publicity and advocacy for hearing loss issues. Among the ways countless volunteers have blessed local persons with hearing loss this year:

1. Made the 2010 HLAA spring picnic a successful and exciting experience

2. Helped develop and grow a thriving new blog for the KC HLAA chapter, local community and beyond

3. Raised awareness about cochlear implants and hearing aids by proudly wearing theirs

 4. Brought attention to having weekly movie captions at area theaters

5. Supported the Kansas School for the Deaf by walking and raising funds for its fall walkathon fundraiser

6. Partnered with the Deaf Cultural Center in Olathe and The Whole Person in Prairie Village on outreach and social activities

For all of this, and for being a personal support, I THANK YOU. Cheers to a wonderful HLAA year and for a prosperous 2011!

Shanna Groves
Steering Committee, Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), Kansas City Chapter