A great cause from Anthony:

Hear the World, a global initiative by hearing system manufacturer Phonak, has joined forces with Global Explorers, a not-for-profit educational travel organization, to offer the first-ever Hear the World Expedition to the Peruvian Amazon. The expedition will integrate students of mixed hearing abilities to raise awareness about hearing as a fundamental part of life that many take for granted. Students with and without hearing loss will form an unlikely team that will work together and learn from one another while shattering expectations and learning to use adversity to their advantage. Hear the World Expeditions create a unique platform where groups of students explore science, culture, leadership and service while at the same time raising awareness about the importance of hearing.

Ten students will participate in the trip from July 8-17, 2010 and we are looking for donations to helps support the student’s fundraising efforts. Donations can be made via the Hear the World cause page at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/186656?fb_page_id=71459517323&m=63f2250d&owner_id=51350384. All donations made to the page until April 30^th will be divided evenly among participating students to cover trip costs.

Please consider donating to this great cause, or encouraging your readers to donate. More info about the trip can be found here:http://www.globalexplorers.org/programs/destinations/hear_the_world_expeditions/.