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Bemidji Walks for Hearing: Record Crowd Funds Research
7 Jun
Summary
- Over 160 participants joined the fifth annual walk in Bemidji.
- The event successfully raised $8,000 for hearing research and programs.
- Funds support research, treatment, and mobile audiology services in Minnesota.
In its fifth year, Bemidji's D-Feet Hearing Loss Walk attracted its largest crowd yet, with over 160 people participating. The event, which took place on Saturday morning, June 6, 2026, raised $8,000 for the Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation.
These funds are dedicated to advancing hearing research, treating communication disorders, and ensuring accessible hearing programs throughout Minnesota. Angie Scripture of the First City Lions Club noted the support enables vital research and surgeon training, alongside funding the Mobile Audiology Van, which provides free screenings across the state.
Mayor Jorge Prince emphasized the walk's significance in building connections and providing resources for individuals and families impacted by hearing loss. He shared his personal connection, noting his own sons' experiences with severe to profound hearing loss, and underscored the Lions Foundation's role in offering crucial support.
