More children across Kentucky and southern Indiana will have a better chance at overcoming auditory hurdles thanks to a one-million-dollar grant from Kosair for Kids. The region’s most comprehensive children’s charity celebrated the work of Heuser Hearing Institute, announcing the funding to modernize the organization’s downtown clinic and expand mobile services to underserved regions.
”Auditory-processing hurdles can directly impact a child’s behavioral, educational, and social development,” said Kosair for Kids President and CEO Barry Dunn. “It’s vitally important that those hurdles are identified as early as possible, and Kosair for Kids is proud to support this effort through Heuser Hearing Institute. Together, we will open a world of possibilities for children.”
Today’s announcement came at the end of Heuser Hearing Institute’s Butterflies in Motion luncheon. The organization’s supporters had gathered at the Brown Hotel for the annual fundraiser, but few expected the surprise announcement from Kosair for Kids during the event.
“We were thrilled to share the exciting news with our luncheon guests, and it came as no surprise to the Heuser Hearing Institute board of directors that Kosair for Kids would step up in such a meaningful way,” said Brett Bachmann, CEO of Heuser Hearing Institute. “We are deeply grateful to Kosair for Kids for their trust and support of our mission. This $1 million grant will allow us to expand a mobile outreach program to reach children in areas where hearing care is inaccessible or too expensive, while also modernizing our downtown clinic to expand services and better serve even more pediatric patients.”
Heuser Hearing Institute has spent nearly 80 years breaking down barriers in hearing healthcare, enhancing outcomes related to graduation, employment, and long-term health for children grappling with ear, hearing, and language disorders. Their efforts have created a more accessible world for generations of clients who have received services at their clinic in downtown Louisville.
Soon, people living in underserved parts of Kentucky will begin seeing Heuser Hearing Institute’s mobile clinic roll into their county, delivering opportunities and hope. The effort will ensure equal access to ear and hearing healthcare, providing diagnosis, treatment, and education. This healthcare and technology will cater to children irrespective of their location, extending services to counties without sufficient healthcare professionals.
”Last year, Kosair for Kids impacted the lives of more than 260,000 children through collaborations with trusted partners like Heuser Hearing Institute,” explained Dunn. “Our mission to help all children live life to the fullest relies upon these important relationships. As mobile clinics with the Kosair for Kids logo begin rolling into communities, families will learn that our commitment is more than just symbolic. Kosair for Kids has served as the safety net for children for more than a century, and we will continue to be there for them long into our second century of service.”