4EARS: One Hearing test for you, one for a child in need

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 8, 2013

"We are so excited to partner with the Hear the World Foundation this holiday season and spread the cheer of hearing health," says Craig Cameron, CEO of Connect Hearing USA. "This is a great way for people to get their hearing tested and stay connected while providing support for children in need."

Starting in November, Connect Hearing, in partnership with the Hear the World Foundation, will donate $10 for every hearing test conducted at one of their 50 California locations. The funds donated will benefit Californian Kids with hearing loss. Connect Hearing is the largest network of hearing care centers in the US. As part of the Sonova Group, Connect Hearing is proud to take its social responsibility seriously by supporting the Hear the World Foundation in its mission: Contributing towards a world where everyone has the chance to enjoy good hearing. That's why Sonova launched Hear the World, a foundation that is committed to improving the quality of life and promoting equal opportunities for children with hearing loss globally. The foundation has a special focus on projects for children with hearing loss that enable them to develop at the appropriate rate for their age.

Visit a Connect Hearing location between November and December 31 to get your hearing tested and you will help give a child with untreated hearing loss an opportunity for a better quality of life.

Visit www.connecthearing.com or call 1.800.320.3580 for clinic locations.

About Connect Hearing
Connect Hearing, one of the largest network of hearing care clinics in the US, is offering exceptional hearing care for people who would like to understand, hear and connect to life again The Chicago-based company is a fast growing division of Sonova (SOON:US), the world's leading provider of innovative hearing healthcare solutions.

About the Hear the World Foundation
By supporting the charitable Hear the World Foundation, Sonova is campaigning for equal opportunities and a better quality of life for people with hearing loss. As a leading manufacturer of hearing systems, the company feels socially responsible for contributing towards a world where everyone has the chance to enjoy good hearing. For instance, the Hear the World Foundation supports disadvantaged people with hearing loss around the world and gets involved in prevention and providing information. It focuses particularly on projects for children with hearing loss, to enable them to develop at the appropriate rate for their age. More than 60 famous ambassadors, including celebrities such as Placido Domingo, Annie Lennox, Sting and Joss Stone, champion the Hear the World Foundation. For further information, go to www.hear-the-world.com. Connect with us at http://www.facebook.com/CanYouHearTheWorld