Check out this recent new story featured on ZNBC – Zambia’s largest television service provider showcasing the Starkey Hearing Institute and it’s great work happening in Zambia.
When Edwin Advincula visited our Aftercare Service in Baguio to have his hearing aids checked and batteries replaced, we had the opportunity to hear more about his remarkable journey.
Edwin, 46, from Pangasinan, was born with hearing loss. His parents and teachers first noticed his difficulty hearing when he was in kindergarten. He received his first hearing aids in Grade 4, but they didn’t last, leaving him without the support he needed.
In 2015, a friend connected Edwin with Starkey Hearing Foundation, and the following year, he received a new pair of hearing aids. With the gift of sound came new opportunities.
That same year, Edwin tried out for competitive table tennis. Years of dedication and training eventually earned him a place representing the Philippines in Indonesia in 2025, where he proudly brought home a bronze medal.
Today, Edwin is preparing to compete again in Malaysia in 2026 while also coaching young athletes and sharing his experience with the next generation.
Edwin’s journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen when determination meets opportunity. Sometimes, helping someone hear isn’t simply about restoring sound. It’s about giving them the chance to pursue everything they’re capable of.
Congratulations to Tani Austin on being named the winner of the Executive Influencer – Transformed the Globe award at the 2026 Herizon Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group!
For more than 30 years, Tani's passion for helping others has been at the heart of her work. Her dedication to bringing hearing healthcare within reach has impacted countless lives across the globe.
This recognition celebrates her leadership, her unwavering commitment to children and families, and her belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to hear and connect with the world around them.
Congratulations, Tani! We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor.
From the emotion of hearing a sound she has waited so long to hear, to the smile that follows, moments like these remind us why we do what we do.
For someone who has lived with hearing loss, the impact of hearing again goes far beyond sound. It can mean reconnecting with loved ones, participating in conversations, hearing laughter, and experiencing the everyday moments so many of us take for granted.
A hearing aid may be a small device, but the difference it can make in someone's life is extraordinary. It can restore confidence, strengthen relationships, and open doors to a world of connection that may have felt out of reach.
And while that first reaction is something we never tire of witnessing, what matters most is everything that comes after it. The conversations, relationships, and opportunities that become possible again.
That is the lasting impact of hearing. And it's why we remain committed to helping people around the world reconnect with the sounds and people that matter most.
From Hearing Loss to Paralympic Glory.
When Edwin Advincula visited our Aftercare Service in Baguio to have his hearing aids checked and batteries replaced, we had the opportunity to hear more about his remarkable journey.
Edwin, 46, from Pangasinan, was born with hearing loss. His parents and teachers first noticed his difficulty hearing when he was in kindergarten. He received his first hearing aids in Grade 4, but they didn’t last, leaving him without the support he needed.
In 2015, a friend connected Edwin with Starkey Hearing Foundation, and the following year, he received a new pair of hearing aids. With the gift of sound came new opportunities.
That same year, Edwin tried out for competitive table tennis. Years of dedication and training eventually earned him a place representing the Philippines in Indonesia in 2025, where he proudly brought home a bronze medal.
Today, Edwin is preparing to compete again in Malaysia in 2026 while also coaching young athletes and sharing his experience with the next generation.
Edwin’s journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen when determination meets opportunity. Sometimes, helping someone hear isn’t simply about restoring sound. It’s about giving them the chance to pursue everything they’re capable of.
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Congratulations to Tani Austin on being named the winner of the Executive Influencer – Transformed the Globe award at the 2026 Herizon Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group!
For more than 30 years, Tani's passion for helping others has been at the heart of her work. Her dedication to bringing hearing healthcare within reach has impacted countless lives across the globe.
This recognition celebrates her leadership, her unwavering commitment to children and families, and her belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to hear and connect with the world around them.
Congratulations, Tani! We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor.
#SoTheWorldMayHear #HerizonAwards #HearingHealthcare ...
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From the emotion of hearing a sound she has waited so long to hear, to the smile that follows, moments like these remind us why we do what we do.
For someone who has lived with hearing loss, the impact of hearing again goes far beyond sound. It can mean reconnecting with loved ones, participating in conversations, hearing laughter, and experiencing the everyday moments so many of us take for granted.
A hearing aid may be a small device, but the difference it can make in someone's life is extraordinary. It can restore confidence, strengthen relationships, and open doors to a world of connection that may have felt out of reach.
And while that first reaction is something we never tire of witnessing, what matters most is everything that comes after it. The conversations, relationships, and opportunities that become possible again.
That is the lasting impact of hearing. And it's why we remain committed to helping people around the world reconnect with the sounds and people that matter most.
#StarkeyHearingFoundation #SoTheWorldMayHear #Hearing ...
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