Join us on February 25, 2016, for our inaugural Hearing Health Awards! In anticipation of World Hearing Day on March 3, 2016, THFC is pleased to recognize a number of community members who have made a difference in the world of hearing health awareness, and we look forward to honouring their achievements and philanthropy.

When: Thursday, February 25, 2016; 5:30–7:00 pm
Where: Royal Canadian Yacht Club, 141 St. George Street, the City Clubhouse, Toronto, ON
What: A reception celebrating those whose support has had such a powerful impact on hearing health in Canada.

• 5:30-6:00 – Cocktails and Meet & Greet
• 6:00-6:45 – The 2016 Hearing Health Awards Presentation

Hearing health affects us all. Please join us – we would welcome the opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments with you and your guests.
Please RSVP to Andrea Swinton at aswinton@hearingfoundation.ca, or by phone at 416-364-4060, x2.

THFC Hearing Health Award Categories

Outstanding Volunteer

Candace Chattergoon
Candace’s commitment to hearing health included volunteering long-term with THFC.

Outstanding Philanthropist

Richard Rooney
Mr. Rooney is a former THFC board member and has demonstrated extraordinary generosity to help advance hearing health in Canada.

Excellence in Education


Paul Harris
Paul Harris is a THFC Sound Sense coordinator, and his excellent program delivery ensures
children regularly hear the important message of hearing protection.

Outstanding Youth

Brendan Scaldwell
Brendan is an 11-year-old boy with hearing loss who independently hosted a fundraising bicycle ride. He rode 100km to raise awareness for hearing loss.


Outstanding Contribution to Research

Gordon Mason
Gordon Mason has been supporting THFC’s medical research initiatives at a significant level since 1998, and is an invaluable supporter of hearing health research in Canada.