'Celebrate Sound' Walk Set for September 11 at UT Gardens

The Celebrate Sound Walk is a one-mile walk that aims to raise awareness of hearing health, as well as to raise much-needed funds to combat hearing loss and provide services to those in need.

WHEN:

Sunday, September 11

2 to 5 p.m.

WHERE:

UT Gardens

2518 Jacob Drive

Knoxville, TN 37996

WHAT:

The family-friendly event will feature fun and games, kids' activities, refreshments, door prizes, and several educational opportunities and vendors dedicated to hearing health.

WHY:

·      Education: To share the message that noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, but preventable.

·      Fundraising: 40% of proceeds from this year's walk will fund nationally awarded grants and scholarships through Sertoma"]Redirect Notice[/url], Inc., while 60% of the proceeds benefit three local organizations:

o   University"]Redirect Notice[/url] of Tennessee Health Science Center Speech and Audiology

o   Friends"]Redirect Notice[/url] of Tennessee's Babies with Special Needs

o   Hearing"]Redirect Notice[/url] Foundation of East Tennessee

People can register to walk individually, create a walk team, or donate to the cause by visiting the Celebrate"]Redirect Notice[/url] Sound Walk website. Participants can direct their donation to the organization of their choice by selecting it during the online registration process.

The event is hosted by the Greater Knoxville Sertoma"]Redirect Notice[/url] Club.

Walkers are encouraged to follow along and share their walk experience on social media with #celebratesound

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