Giving back to our community

As a cancer survivor, I have personally encountered the numerous side effects of chemotherapy.

Fortunately, my own experience did not involve hearing loss. However, for many individuals, hearing loss is a prevalent side effect of treatment, with certain chemotherapy drugs able to damage the inner ear and cause lasting hearing loss.

During that time, I connected with others undergoing similar treatments, and it was disheartening to hear many of them describe sudden hearing impairment shortly after beginning therapy.

As a professional dedicated to enhancing people’s lives through improved hearing, I was pained to see those around me struggling with so many challenges, including coming to terms with the impact of their treatment on their hearing.

I knew I had to act, and I am thrilled to announce that ZN Audiology has established a charity to support cancer survivors with hearing loss by providing complimentary hearing aids and treatment.

This charity lets us support local individuals who have bravely battled cancer and who, in addition to the emotional scars, now face life with hearing loss.

Here’s how it works

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When ZN Audiology patients choose to upgrade their hearing technology, we now offer a buy-back value on their existing hearing aids (depending on the level of technology, the age of the device and its condition).

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These hearing aids are then professionally refurbished, with any necessary parts replaced, and returned to as close to factory condition as possible.

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Through our partnerships with local oncologists, we’re introduced to local cancer survivors who are experiencing hearing challenges, and we offer them complimentary hearing evaluations.

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If they seek help and treatment, they’re fitted with the refurbished, donated hearing aids and receive the highest levels of audiological care.

This means our existing patients are able to support this charity, and their old hearing aids get a new lease on life, changing the lives of deserving local cancer survivors.

How to help

If you have unused hearing aids, or would like to discuss donating or trading in hearing aids, please contact either clinic to ask about the program and current arrangements.