Starkey Hearing Foundation and Associates Employees donate four 20-foot containers of supplies

​The Starkey Hearing Foundation and its Associates Starkey Hearing Technologies Employees have donated in excess of four 20-foot containers of supplies to Dominica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which is arguably the worst natural disaster on record in Dominica. The companies say one of their aims is to help Dominica’s displaced residents.
 
The shipment contains supplies of pre-packaged meals, canned foods, bottled water, baby supplies, batteries, flashlights, solar powered chargers, lanterns, tools and more. During the past year, the Starkey Hearing Foundation delivered hearing care to more than 220 Dominica residents in need. With the Caribbean being the newest region to receive aid from the Starkey team, the foundation says it is committed to focus on the needs of the community, in addition to providing hearing aids.
 
Kirk Richards, Starkey Hearing Foundation international development director for the Caribbean region said, “True partners with the communities that we serve, the entire Starkey family was eager and ready to help when Hurricane Maria hit Dominica. It has been a remarkable experience to see what our dedicated team members have been able to pull together for our friends in Dominica. Thanks to everyone’s support, we were able to provide the supplies and tools they need to help rebuild the country.”
 
Meantime, Brady Forseth, Starkey Hearing Foundation executive director of philanthropy said, “One of the most generous donations came from the Mediterranean Shipping Company, which provided transportation to move the supplies from Minnesota to Dominica. “We would like to thank everyone who donated money, volunteered their time, or sent supplies in support of the Hurricane Maria relief drive.”
 
All of the containers have arrived in Dominica, and anyone interested in finding out how to be a recipient of the supplies donated by Starkey Hearing Foundation, can contact Marvlyn Birmingham and the Rotary Club of Dominica.