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Awards
Issued
January 2011:
Late-deafened adult Nancy Carroll receives assistance
from the GOHF for CI surgery.
August 2010:
Young mother Leah Orangi receives GOHF assistance for CI
surgery.
June 2010:
GOHF helps retiree James Futules get back to work.
July 2009:
GOHF helps Tufts New England Medical CI Department reach
out to local community via the Susan L. Pilberg Award.
December
2008:
GOHF supports CI Audiologist educational efforts
with a grant to Massachusetts Eye and Ear.
December
2008:
AG Bell CI Fellowship Program receives grant from GOHF.
September
2007:
GOHF helps baby Daniel Marshall receive CI through
a gala fundraiser in conjunction with Advanced Bionics.
See Article.
December
2006:
GOHF's first gift of hearing goes to Massachusetts
Boy. See Article.
December
2005:
Indy race team member Jaki Scheckter gets assistance from GOHF.
Other
accomplishments to date
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Established a focused CI industry and professional
Board of Directors & Advisory Board.
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Gained national
recognition via Indy racing league & participation
in national events.
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Held
gala/auction event which realized 68% profit (2007).
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Established fundraising efforts that include annual
direct mail campaigns, online solicitations, arts
and crafts shows, Friend-raisers, medi-alert
bracelet sales, Walkathon alliance with HLAA, and
grant writing.
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Produced
and distributed two CI public service informational
brochures.
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Supported bills in two states lobbying for
comprehensive CI insurance coverage.
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Provided assistance to
hundreds with hearing loss and in need of CIs via
financial assistance/awards, guidance, advocacy,
and referrals.
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Provided awards for CI
audiology education through MEEI and AG Bell
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Provided award to Tufts
New England Medical Center for CI Outreach program.
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Established
relationships with the entire CI community,
including manufacturers, medical professionals,
politicians, CI candidates and patients, hearing loss
organizations, CI support groups, other non-profit
organizations, and volunteers.
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Jaki Scheckter and his cousin, Indy Racer and GOHF Board Member
Tomas Scheckter, 2005.
A Thank You card made by
GOHF gift recipient Troy Nguyen: “Dear Gift of Hearing, Thank you
for the gift. I am excited. Thank you..”
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