The situation faced by this family of four, navigating the complexities of raising children while grappling with the significant financial burden of securing hearing aids for their infant diagnosed with severe hearing loss, is both urgent and heart-wrenching. Despite having medical insurance, the exorbitant copayments present a formidable obstacle to accessing essential care, leaving them in a position of unmet need. Recognizing the critical nature of this request, our Board has approved funding to assist with the purchase of these vital hearing aids, reaffirming our foundation’s commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing the needs of families in our community.