The San Diego Miramar Lions Club is proud to share with you, our readers and lions, the second recipient who’s hearing will be improved with the donation of hearing aids for both ears, and “free” visits to the ear doctors for fittings, check-ups. We are grateful to help assist Mr. Valentino, as vision/hearing are one of the key areas for Lions Club International around the globe.
The SDMLC worked with this potential hearing aid recipient for approximately two months getting all the required documentation in order, along with a current hearing test and ID submission. After just a few hiccups with the “paperwork” and overall vetting process, we can all don a big “SMILE” as Mr. Joseph Valentino, San Marcos, was approved. We can now “HEAR HIM ROAR” from San Marcos today!
For background, Mr. and Mrs. Valentino, along with their family moved from Northern California to San Diego 11 years ago. His son settled in Burbank, CA, with his wife and kids, while Joseph and his wife put roots down in San Marcos, CA. During his long career, Joseph worked in the arts and was an Art Director for many years. Mr. Valentino is currently 92+ years old, lives with his wife, on a limited income, and was caring for her, by himself, after hospitalization. The SDMLC found out about these challenges after her discharge, and offered to pick-up/deliver some basic groceries, fresh fruit/vegetables, and any stand-by requests during her 6-8 week recovery.
The organization the SDMLC partnered with on this project was THE HEARING FOUNDATION (EAR OF THE LION). Working directly with Lion Terry Brooks, Director, Membership and Development, he expeditiously helped review and process this request for hearing aids, and responded back to us immediately with great news of approval. Thank you Lion Terry for all your hard work and dedication in making this happen quickly, and, of course, thanks to THE HEARING FOUNDATION (EAR OF THE LION). We are very appreciative and glad to ROAR with you! Can you “HEAR” our roar from San Diego?
Happy to help aid in the restoration of Mr. Valentino’s hearing this month – a valued member of our community. We invite the community at large to continue ROARING with the San Diego Miramar Lions Club.