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The Dallas Hearing Foundation (DHF) is a not-for-profit foundation exclusively dedicated to giving the gifts of hearing and speech to children and adults with hearing loss.

06/17/2026

THEN & NOW ✨
From a little girl with big dreams to a passionate advocate helping others hear theirs come true.
Meet Claire Phillips, Dallas Hearing Foundation’s Board Member At Large! 💙
Today, Claire serves as a Senior Account Executive with The Trade Group, but one of her most important roles is being a mom to two amazing children. Her connection to the Dallas Hearing Foundation began when her daughter, Caroline, was diagnosed at birth with profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Hahn and the Dallas Ear Institute, Caroline’s journey led to bilateral cochlear implants and a world filled with sound. That experience inspired Claire and her family to become involved with DHF, helping ensure that other children and adults have access to the same life-changing opportunities.
Claire’s dedication helps us continue our mission of providing hearing technology, support, and hope to families navigating hearing loss.
💙 “I am honored to be a part of a group that is giving the gift of sound to so many and offering a life without limits.”
Thank you, Claire, for your leadership, compassion, and commitment to changing lives through hearing.
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06/16/2026

THEN & NOW: Meet Angela Pumford ✨
From a bright-eyed Texas girl to a leader helping thousands hear the sounds of life, Angela Pumford’s journey has been one of passion, service, and impact.
📸 Then: A young Angela growing up in Plano, Texas with big dreams and a love of learning.
📸 Now: Angela serves as Secretary of the Dallas Hearing Foundation Executive Board and has dedicated more than 20 years to the field of Audiology across the United States and Canada.
Angela’s commitment to the hearing loss community extends far beyond her professional career. In 2016, she founded the Dallas Audiology Society, creating a thriving network of more than 400 audiologists and industry professionals throughout North Texas. Following Hurricane Harvey, Angela helped unite the efforts of the Dallas Audiology Society and the Dallas Hearing Foundation to assist individuals who had lost their hearing aids, cochlear implants, and accessories due to the devastating storm.
Today, she continues to champion hearing healthcare as Senior Director of Practice Relations for Neurotone AI while helping guide the mission of Dallas Hearing Foundation.
When she’s not changing lives through hearing healthcare, Angela can often be found traveling the world, discovering new cultures, and exploring amazing cuisine along the way.
💙 Thank you, Angela, for your leadership, vision, and dedication to helping individuals with hearing loss connect to the world around them.
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06/15/2026

Christie Gare - Frisco Photographer Then & Now: Meet Our President, Pauline Newton ✨
📸 Then: A young girl with big dreams and a heart for helping others.
📸 Now: A leader, advocate, mentor, and President of the Dallas Hearing Foundation.
For nearly as long as the Dallas Hearing Foundation has existed, Pauline has faithfully served on the DHF Board of Directors, helping guide our mission of providing hearing aids, cochlear implants, therapy, and support services to individuals with hearing loss. Today, she proudly serves as our President, continuing to champion access to hearing and communication for those in need.
Beyond DHF, Pauline has dedicated her career to serving the students and community of Southern Methodist University. At SMU, she has served on SMUReads, the President’s Commission for the Needs of People with Disabilities, and the President’s Commission on the Status of Women. She especially enjoys mentoring students through the Hilltop Scholars program and spending time in informal conversations about life, dreams, and the meaning of happiness.
When she’s not serving students or helping transform lives through DHF, Pauline enjoys tackling obstacle and Viking runs with friends and traveling the world with her husband and twin children.
💙 From a little girl with dreams to a woman helping others achieve theirs, Pauline’s dedication to service continues to make a lasting impact on our community.
Please join us in celebrating the incredible leadership and heart of our President, Pauline Newton!
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06/12/2026

🐻💙 A Gentle Reminder from the Mama Bear Network 💙🐻
When your child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can feel overwhelming. There are appointments, decisions, new terminology, and so many questions. The good news? You do not have to navigate this journey alone.
The Mama Bear Network was created by parents who have walked this path themselves. We understand the emotions, the uncertainty, the victories, and the challenges because we’ve lived them. Whether your child was recently diagnosed or you’re facing a new milestone in their hearing journey, we are here to offer support, encouragement, resources, and a listening ear.
✨ Need someone who “gets it”?
✨ Looking for guidance from a parent who has been there?
✨ Want to connect with a family facing similar experiences?
You can sign up to be matched with a Mama Bear who will walk alongside you on your journey.
Because every family deserves support. Every question deserves an answer. And every parent deserves someone in their corner.
💙 We are here.
💙 We care.
💙 We believe no family should walk this journey alone.
To connect with a Mama Bear, sign up here:
👉 https://bit.ly/MamaBearNetwork

Thank you to Christi Gare Photography for supporting the Mama Bears and DHF with her amazing photography.

Please share this post so that families who may need support know that help, hope, and a community are waiting for them. YouAreNotAlone FamilySupport HearingLossAwareness DHFFamilies 💙🐻👂🏻👂🏽👂🏿

06/09/2026

🎉 Today was a BIG day for Sweet Mateo! 🎉

Mateo was activated with his cochlear implant today, and what a special moment it was! The room was filled with love and support as family members, his teacher, the Dallas Hearing Foundation team, and everyone who has been part of his hearing journey gathered to celebrate this exciting milestone.

Watching those first moments of activation is always a reminder of why we do what we do. It takes a village, and Mateo is surrounded by people who believe in him and are cheering him on every step of the way.

This is just the beginning of an incredible adventure filled with new sounds, new opportunities, and new discoveries. We are so proud of Mateo and cannot wait to watch him grow, learn, and thrive as he begins this next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Mateo and his family on this amazing milestone! 💙👂✨

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06/04/2026

🎉 Today is a BIG day for Alpha!

The Dallas Hearing Foundation is thrilled to be part of Alpha’s hearing journey as he receives his cochlear implant today. This life-changing milestone marks the beginning of new opportunities, new sounds, and new experiences.

We know there is a huge team of family and friends cheering him on from Atlanta and beyond, all excited to see what the future holds for him. The journey doesn’t end with surgery—it is just the beginning of an incredible adventure filled with listening, learning, and growth.

Please join us in sending positive thoughts and well wishes to Alpha as he takes this exciting step forward. We can’t wait to follow his progress and celebrate the many milestones ahead!

💙 Here’s to new sounds, new possibilities, and a bright future, Alpha! 💙

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06/03/2026

🎉🌞 June Sticker of the Month: “Soundtrack of Summer!” 🌞🎉
Summer is here, and we’re celebrating all the sounds that make this season special! From laughter at the pool and family barbecues to chirping birds and ocean waves, every sound helps create the soundtrack of summer.
This month’s Dallas Hearing Foundation sticker is a reminder to get out, explore, and make memories while enjoying the sounds that connect us to the world around us.
☀️ Wear your sticker proudly.
🎵 Share your favorite summer sound in the comments.
💙 Celebrate the gift of hearing and communication with us all month long!
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06/02/2026

We love hearing updates from our Dallas Hearing Foundation families, and Tauriel’s story is one worth celebrating!
This year, Tauriel graduated from preschool and has had an incredible year filled with growth, learning, and amazing progress. Her mom shares that she absolutely loves wearing her cochlear implants and is thriving as she continues to develop her listening and spoken language skills.
Now, Tauriel is preparing for an exciting new adventure as she heads to the Clarke School for Speech and Language. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds for this bright little girl.
Stories like Tauriel’s remind us why access to hearing technology and early intervention services are so important. Thank you to our supporters who help make journeys like hers possible.
Congratulations, Tauriel! 🎉 We are cheering you on every step of the way! 💙👂🌟
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06/01/2026

Representation Matters! ✨
We love seeing the hearing loss community represented in mainstream media and fashion.
Twenty-two-year-old Imy Harris was recently featured in British Vogue, modeling designer hearing aid covers created by Destiny Pinto. The collaboration highlights how hearing technology can be both functional and fashionable while celebrating the individuality of those who wear it.
Imy shared that she experienced “massive imposter syndrome” but described the opportunity as incredible, adding that so many people would be able to see themselves reflected in the magazine.
At the Dallas Hearing Foundation, we believe visibility matters. When children and adults with hearing loss see themselves represented in media, fashion, and popular culture, it helps break down stereotypes and reminds everyone that hearing devices are not something to hide—they are something to celebrate.
💙 Here’s to greater representation, increased awareness, and a world where hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing technology are seen as part of the diverse ways people experience life.

05/26/2026

🌟 Representation matters — and PBS Kids is showing why! 🌟
Have you seen Work It Out Wombats! on PBS Kids? One episode introduces Bex, a character who is hard of hearing, uses a cochlear implant, a hearing aid, and signs in ASL — giving kids a chance to see hearing differences represented in a fun, real-life way. In the episode, the kids go swimming and navigate some of the real challenges that come with communication when devices come off, while showing empathy, teamwork, and inclusion. 💙🦻🤟
We LOVE seeing media that helps children understand that there are many ways to communicate — and that hearing technology and sign language are all part of real life for so many families.
Have you watched this episode? We’d love to hear what you thought! 💬✨ InclusionMatters WorkItOutWombats PBSKids

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