Hearing Ambassadors
Rotarian Trish Greenwood started to lose her hearing at the age of 27 and struggled to find acceptance of her disability in the hearing world that she had always known. Determined to adapt, she wore hearing aids and learned BSL.
When she became profoundly deaf, she had a cochlear implant, but to her surprise, she discovered she was not accepted in a Deaf world either. So where does she belong? Watch here to discover more.
When her son, Hughan, was diagnosed profoundly deaf in 1989, information and support were almost impossible to find. Sue’s talk shares a remarkable journey shaped by determination, chance encounters and belief — showing how small daily efforts can change a life. Sue founded Speech for Deaf Children and continues to champion, support and inspire parents of deaf children worldwide.
Pioneering ENT Surgeon Rotarian Professor Christopher Raine MBE explains how training, teamwork, and Rotary support are transforming hearing care in Malawi – a country with just a few ENT surgeons for 21 million people. Watch his video to discover how new diagnostic equipment and his visits from the UK are making a lasting difference to countless lives.