Shure donates $50K to hearing conservation

Mar 24, 2007 8:00 AM

    

Shure's Listen Safe campaign promotes hearing safety through educational efforts and donations.

Microphone and personal monitor manufacturer Shure announced today that it would donate $50,000 this year to four organizations as part of the Shure Listen Safe program. The four organizations are: the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Scholarship Foundation; Columbia College of Chicago; Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers (H.E.A.R.); and House Ear Institute (HEI) of Los Angeles. Funds will support educational opportunities, research studies and medical research.

In addition to making these donations, Shure Listen Safe will promote hearing conservation by providing free hearing screenings and distributing hearing protection devices at audio industry trade shows, music conferences and festivals, and to Shure's employees.

For more information, visit www.shure.com/hearing.




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