Welcome to "Lauren's Walk to Talk " page! This year Northern Voices is hosting a "Virtual Walk for Talk" and although we can't be together to celebrate, Lauren would love for you to participate virtually! We cannot imagine Lauren's hearing loss journey without the support and guidance of her amazing school. Lauren was born 8 weeks prematurely and has a profound hearing loss in her right ear (cochlear implant) and a moderate loss in her left year (hearing aid).
Due to COVID-19, Northern Voices switched to distance learning in March and refunded tuition for April and May. Lauren began receiving weekly teletherapy sessions and lesson plans. Thanks to her teachers’ dedication, Lauren continued to make progress with her listening and spoken language . In addition to closing the school, Northern Voices also had to postpone this walk.
The annual Walk for Talk/HEAR-O 5K has been the largest fundraiser for Northern Voices for 10 years and was cancelled this past May due to COVID-19. The loss of Walk for Talk leaves a large hole in Northern Voices' budget. They are launching their first "virtual" Walk for Talk fundraiser and we hope you will support Lauren and all of the students at Northern Voices.
By donating to this virtual event, you will help give a child with hearing loss a voice. These donations provide direct scholarships and program support so all children can attend Northern Voices and reach their full potential regardless of income. With your help, we can ensure that each and every student is provided with the best listening and spoken language program in Minnesota.
WHAT: Virtual Walk for Talk, to support Northern Voices and its students
WHEN: Saturday, August 15th, 2020
WHERE: Choose your own Adventure!
Where do donations go?
Northern Voices is a non-profit organization that relies on tuition, donations, and grants for funding. We want to make sure that Northern Voices continues to give children their voice and need your help! Below is information on how your donation can help:
- $50 -Program support for our students
- $175 - Donate 1 Day of School
- $300 - Donate 1 Month of Teletherapy
- $500 - Donate 1 Week of School
- $1,000 - Donate 1 Family Scholarship
Thank you so much for supporting Lauren, her friends, and her school. We appreciate it more than you know!