Helen Keller National Center Receives $22,000 Donation From Widex

Widex USA recently donated $22,000 to the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) as part of the company’s ongoing mission to improve the lives of people with hearing loss. Surrounded by colleagues from both organizations, Widex USA President Jeff Geigel (center) presents HKNC Executive Director Susan Ruzenski with a check at Widex USA’s Hauppauge, NY, headquarters.

Widex USA recently donated $22,000 to the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC), a division of Helen Keller Services (HKS), as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to helping people communicate and connect. A special Widex USA promotion was held during the holiday season through the end of January 2019 that saw a portion of the proceeds of every pair of WIDEX EVOKETM hearing aids sold benefit HKNC. Authorized by an Act of Congress in 1967, HKNC is headquartered in Sands Point and provides comprehensive vocational and independent living training to youths and adults who are deaf-blind.

“Over the past 52 years, we have witnessed many advancements that have improved access to communication and information for individuals who are deaf-blind,” observed HKNC Executive Director Susan Ruzenski. “Widex is a great example of how technology can enhance the quality of life for people with hearing loss. Thanks to this generous donation, we will purchase an array of updated adaptive equipment that will help participants in our programs gain marketable skills for employment as well as skills to live as independent and active members of their communities. We thank Widex and its supporters for making a difference and helping HKNC to offer the best training opportunities for individuals who are deaf-blind.”

Widex USA initiated the promotion to commemorate the success of its bestselling line of hearing aids, WIDEX EVOKE, and to give thanks to the audiology community, its partners, and customers for their support in making WIDEX EVOKE a success.

“The response to our campaign was overwhelming,” concluded Jeff Geigel, President and CEO, Widex USA. “I’d like to personally thank everyone who helped make this donation possible. Not only did we reach our $20,000 goal, we exceeded it! This response truly demonstrates the commitment and dedication of the hearing loss community and we’re happy and honored to be a part of it.”