EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey participated in the 2025 Twin Cities Walk4Hearing, organized by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), joining thousands of individuals across the country in support of hearing loss awareness and advocacy. The event brought together more than 100 Starkey employees, friends, and family members, highlighting the company’s continued involvement in community engagement and education.
Brandon Sawalich, Starkey President and CEO, and national Walk4Hearing Co-chair, led the company’s efforts at the event. His leadership aligns with Starkey Cares, the company’s initiative dedicated to expanding access to hearing health resources for underserved communities.
“Starkey sets the standard for what it means to lead in hearing health. We are driving change through innovation, advocacy, and education. Starkey Cares’ participation in the Walk4Hearing reflects our commitment to breaking down barriers, building community, and empowering people with hearing loss to reach their full potential.”
As a Hear4Life sponsor, Starkey supports HLAA programs that focus on accessibility, awareness, and empowerment for millions of Americans living with hearing loss. The Walk4Hearing campaign takes place in 20 cities nationwide, bringing together HLAA chapters, families, schools, hearing professionals, and other partners.
To learn more about Starkey Cares, visit Starkey’s website.
About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities, and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
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