Giving Back
Giving Back
The More We Can Help You, The More We Can Help Others.
Since 2015, the team at Pacific Hearing Service has traveled the world delivering hearing healthcare to people who live in underserved areas. We are grateful for the wonderful support of our patients.
In partnership with Entheos Audiology Cooperative, we have had the joy of helping thousands of people to reconnect with the world around them in places such as the Middle East, Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Guatemala, and Ecuador.
The joy on a child’s face when they hear for the first time is infectious, and with the infrastructure these countries have in place, a hearing aid can literally make the difference in whether a child can get an effective education or not.”
These powerful trips include:
- Audiologists and volunteers from private practices around the country have participating in humanitarian trips
- We mentor audiology students from the University of the Pacific, University of Wisconsin, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, and others who have participated in our humanitarian trips.
- Thousands of individuals have been fit with hearing devices and given the gift of hearing.
- Children, parents, families, and communities have been transformed. With the ability to hear, people can now receive an education and improve their lives.
We’re only able to do this through the incredible support of our patients.
When you decide to partner with Pacific Hearing Service, we donate part of your investment to these mission trips to help others, and often use reconditioned hearing devices that have been donated to fit onto somebody in need.
Your direct impact of partnering with Pacific Hearing Service contributes to improving the lives of others!
People Helped
Donated
Value of hearing devices fitted through mission trips
* please note that these numbers are always evolving
More From Our Trips
Helping People Around the World
Giving the Gift of Hearing in South Africa
Joining Mr. Beast’s Secret Audiology Trip
What do you get when one of the biggest stars on YouTube and social media teams up with Hearing the Call … over 1,000 people receiving the “Gift of Hearing.”
In March, Jane and Debbie had the privilege of joining Mr. Beast’s “secret audiology trip.” The primary goal of their leg of the journey was to help impoverished people in South Africa hear again. With the generous support of Mr. Beast and his team, the trip was a resounding success, and the joy we witnessed on the faces of those who received hearing aids made it all worthwhile.
“The moment when the hearing aids get turned on, it’s immediate. We call it the hearing smile and it’s hard to put into words. Instantly people’s whole expression and attitude change. Its magical,” says Hearing the Call, Director Nora.
Mr. Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is a well-known American YouTube personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He has gained fame for his content, which often includes expensive stunts, challenges, and donations. As his popularity has grown, so has his generosity, and he has given millions of dollars to those in need.
Jane and Debbie had the privilege of being a part of Mr. Beast’s latest initiative, “1,000 deaf people hear for the first time.” The project was made possible with the assistance of volunteers, audiologists (like us), and clinics affiliated with the non-profit organization Hearing the Call.
Hearing the Call wants to make sure everyone is given the opportunity for dignified, quality hearing healthcare that helps reconnect them with their family, their friends, and their community.
As part of MrBeast’s goal to help 1,000 people, Hearing the Call fit hearing aids on over 90% of the recipients in Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, India, South Africa and Malawi. Dr. Allie and Kevin, who are leaders in Audiology across the United States, were also involved in the project, and they discuss their behind-the-scenes experiences in the latest episode of Ask an Audiologist.
Our Unforgettable Encounter in South Africa: The Extraordinary Journey of an Inspiring Young Woman
When we first met we this remarkable young woman she shared that she had been facing challenges in her studies as a computer science student due to her inability to hear, we conducted an initial screening, which she passed, but our commitment to making a real difference led us to delve deeper.
Through extensive testing, we discovered that she has a rare condition called auditory neuropathy, placing her in the severe hearing category. While her ears could detect sound, her brain struggled to process it effectively.
Witnessing her tears of joy was an unforgettable moment when we fitted her with hearing aids.
We believe in empowering individuals with unique conditions to embrace their potential, and it is stories like hers that drive us to make a meaningful impact.
Ask an Audiologist remains a valuable resource for educational hearing loss-related content, and their involvement in this project is a testament to their commitment to positively impacting the world.
Director Nora Stewart says, “We want to thank MrBeast for this opportunity. When you help someone hear better, you don’t just touch their life, but it’s a ripple effect, touching the lives of everyone around them.”
The video produced by Mr. Beast’s team is an excellent platform for spreading awareness of hearing loss and the importance of hearing healthcare across the globe.
By partnering with organizations such as Hearing the Call, Mr. Beast truly makes a difference in the lives of those in need.
According to the World Health Organization, over 1.5 billion people globally live with hearing loss. Children in developing nations with hearing loss rarely get any schooling. The WHO also estimates hearing loss costs the global economy $980 billion every year.
Giving the gift of hearing helps kids learn, reduces depression and isolation in adults, and gives people a chance to be a part of the world.
Jane and Debbie are extremely grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the “secret audiology trip” and to have contributed to improving the lives of others.
Saying, “It was an honor to participate in such a fantastic initiative, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Beast and his team for their kindness, generosity, and support.”
// PACIFIC HEARING CONNECTION //
Charity Starts at Home
Pacific Hearing Connection is a nonprofit organization providing hearing healthcare to low-income adults and under-served children in our community.
Our desire is that no one is kept from full participation in life due to hearing loss.
By restoring their hearing potential, we provide patients with opportunities to engage with their communities through service to others
