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We build our income by what we get, but we build our lives by what we GIVE.”
~T.S. Monson
"My dream was to one day have a foundation that would donate all its time and resources to help the deaf."
~ Olive Osmond
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of the OOPHF
Giving Hearing Smiles
Friends of the Cause
"Bringing Music to Your Ears"
OOPHF gives the gift of hearing around the world.
Olive Osmond
Perpetual
Hearing Fund
Promotes hearing-health awareness by providing educational resources and accommodating the needs of those living with hearing loss.
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OOPHF Gives Back to our local communities and around the world
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www.oliveosmond.org/gala
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Newsletter Archives:
December 2011 - Highlights from 2011 OOPHF
July 2011 - OOPHF Goes to Mexico
June 2011 - Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund Update
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HISTORY of the OOPHF
Known world-wide as Mother Osmond, the Matriarch of the famous singing Osmonds, Olives life-long commitment to raising awareness for hearing-health began when her two eldest children, Virl and Tom, were born with a severe hearing loss. The four singing Osmond Brothers began their musical careers to help the family raise funds for the best hearing devices available.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Events that Benefit the OOPHF
July 7th
M.A.D.10K, 5K & Fun Run
Laramie, Wyoming
madrunseries.com/wyoming
July 21-24th
Pioneer Pageant
West Jordan, Utah
pioneerpageant.com
July 28th
M.A.D. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Fun Run
Idaho Falls, Idaho
madrunseries.com/idahofalls
August 4th
M.A.D. 5K & Fun Run
Omaha, Nebraska
madrunseries.com/nebraska
August 18th
M.A.D. 10K, 5K & Fun Run
Menomonee, Wisconsin
madrunseries.com/wisconsin
September 1st
"Bringing Music to Your Ears" 2012 Gala
England
oliveosmond.org/gala
September 15th
M.A.D. Dash
Vernal, Utah
madrunseries.com/vernal
September 22nd
M.A.D. Nights 5K
Logan, Utah
madrunseries.com/logan
October 6th
Boise, Idaho
madrunseries.com/boise
October 13th
Jersey's Hope for Hearing
Trenton, New Jersey
jerseyshopeforhearing.com
madrunseries.com/jersey
October 27th
M.A.D. 10K & 5K
Mesa, Arizona
madrunseries.com/arizona
Donny Osmond and Andy Williams support the OOPHF
NJ School for the Deaf Seeks Aid to Repair School
By Samantha Costa/The Times
January 13, 2012
Justin Osmond hosted MAD Dash 5k fundraising event for NJSD Students
By Flora Moran
Page 7 - NJAD Spotlight News
Osmond heir wants to pay forward for hard of hearing kids
GOODING, ID (KMVT)
By Jay Michaels
Nov 16, 2011 MST
Justin Osmond, founder of the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund, shares his life lessons
By Lessons Learned
The Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund sponsors Hearing Mission to Guadalajara Mexico
Click here to see photo and video highlights.
Merrill Osmond Hosts Benefit for Symphony of Wellness
The Boot - By Vernell Hackett
June 21, 2011
Merrill Osmond Hosts Symphony of Wellness to Aid Hearing Impaired
Tennessean - by Peter Cooper
June 16, 2011
The Osmonds Help Through Music
Strum Magazine
By Krys Midgett
Hearing with My Heart: Interview with Justin Osmond
Douglas L. Beck, AuD
Osmonds Come Home to Start Hearing Fund
by Marissa Bodnar 5/12/11
Biggest Losers support M.A.D. and the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund
KPVI News 6 - 5/9/11
Fab 50 ~ Utah Valley Magazine
3/1/2011
Osmonds to Hold Concert and Marathon for Hearing Assistance
2/22/2011
Western Governors University graduate spreading hope
By ksl.com
February 12th
Graduate Speakers to Share Challenges and Triumphs at WGU Commencement February 12
Justin Osmond beats the odds to speak at grad ceremony
Salt Lake Tribune
Feb 6, 2011
Justin Osmond finds a way despite hearing loss
Nicole Shehan
Deseret News
Jan 21, 2011
I got my hearing aids on now. They sound wonderful, I hear everything and I can even hear the clock tick. I want to thank you so much for making this happen for me and my school. I don't know what I would be without these digital hearing aids. These are too good to be taken off my ears.
Sincerely
Ryan Smith
(OOPHF Hearing Aid Recipient)
Bringing music to the ears of those living with a hearing loss in our local communities and around the world.
2012 Calendar of Events
July 7, 2012 - Laramie M.A.D. 10K, 5K and Fun Run
July 21-24 - Pioneer Pageant
July 28, 2012 - M.A.D. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run
August 4, 2012 - Omaha M.A.D. 5K and Kids fun run
August 18, 2012 - Menomomee, Wisconsin M.A.D. 10K, 5K and Fun Run
September 1, 2012 - "Bringing Music to Your Ears" 2012 Gala
September 15, 2012 - Vernal M.A.D. Dash
September 22, 2012 - M.A.D. Night 5K & Golf Tournament
October 6, 2012 - Boise M.A.D. 10K, 5K and Fun Run
October 13, 2012 - Jersey's Hope for Hearing Family 5K and Fun Run
October 27, 2012 - Mesa M.A.D. 10K, 5K and Fun Run
The Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund has partnered with the M.A.D (Making a Difference) : One Step at a Time Program that is endorsed by entertainer Donny Osmond.
The M.A.D. "One Step at a Time" program is a global initiative that encourages participants from around the world to help make a difference not only in their own lives, but also in the lives of others. This M.A.D. program is produced by the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund (OOPHF) and endorsed by world-renowned entertainer Donny Osmond.
These M.A.D. "One Step at a Time" events are community-gathered runs put into place by local volunteers with the help, direction and support of the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund. With community M.A.D. chapters established around the country, the goal and mission is to raise hearing health awareness and support a particular need in the local communities. With the community coming together, we create a wholesome and fun environment where everybody makes a difference in not only their local communities but around the world.
For more information and to find out how you can help Make a Difference, please visit our website:
July 7th -
M.A.D. Night 5K
madrunseries.com/Jersey
Contact Info
M.A.D. "One Step at a Time"
P.O. Box 50617
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405
(435) 610 - 1580
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Thank YOU for helping us give the Gift of Hearing!
Family Karate Center - NJ
Kick-a-thon
Lady of America - NJ
Spin-a-thon
Girl Scouts
Junior Troop #1502
Car Wash
M.A.D. Pay It Forward
James & Laurie Hallam
Poker Tournament
Dave & Donna Foley
Valentines Dinner
Pam Carroll
Honoring Marcus Gumley
Perpetual Hearing Fund
P.O. Box 282
Ephraim, UT 84627
(801) 609 - HEAR (4327)
About Us
History
Board of Directors
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OUR MISSION
To promote hearing-health awareness by providing educational resources and accommodating the needs of those living with hearing loss.
About the Foundation
The Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund is a non-profit 501c3, founded in late 2010 to raise deaf awareness and promote hearing educational services by providing others with better hearing” in honor of Olive Osmond, the matriarch of the performing Osmond Family.” The foundations goal is to donate its time and resources to assist the deaf and hard of hearing and lead the way to help thousands of men, women and children worldwide so they will have a chance to reach their greatest dreams and aspirations in life.
With the Osmond family as a backbone all the best products, resources, hearing aids and hearing professionals will be provided to the children in need. The OOPHF will partner with hearing health programs both nationally and worldwide by utilizing and combining our resources, we can help so many more to hear!
Since it was founded the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund has already helped to raise awareness around the country and has helped over 2,000 children receive the gift of hearing. Supported by many volunteers and donors around the world, the foundation is able to continue to partner with businesses and organizations to continue to raise awareness and funding to help the millions living with a hearing loss.
Olive Osmond is probably most commonly associated with her famous children, The Osmonds, however, Mrs. Osmond has another story, a story of commitment, compassion and love. Olive Osmond was blessed with nine children, two of whom are very special. Her oldest sons, Virl and Tom, were born with a hearing loss; Virl and Tom both being profoundly deaf.
"When I first found out, I was really lost. I looked around for help and there was none available. So I thought, well, attitude is the first thing that's important. First of all, why did this happen to me? Who am I that the Lord would trust with souls like this who would need my help? I just gathered that there was someone else maybe who had more patience. But then this calm, peaceful feeling came over me and I thought, so here we go!" ~ Olive Osmond
Virl and Tom were born during a time when very little was available to help parents of the deaf. However, their mother did find help. Not from doctors or clinics, but from divine providence, her family and from deep within herself. She reared her sons to be strong and independent.
"I tried to make each child feel that he was just as important as the next one and that everyone had a place and a responsibility. We tried not to cater to their limitations. We felt that this was just one of their tests in life. And everybody has a test in a different way."" ~ Olive Osmond
"After I found out that my first two children were deaf, the doctors told me that I shouldn't have any more children. And, oh, I just think what I would have missed if I had listened." ~ Olive Osmond
Olive Osmond didn't listen and was blessed with 7 more children. They were raised on a small farm in poor circumstances. Olive could not afford hearing aids for her two oldest sons so she and her husband George came up with a fundraising plan. They gathered their 4 oldest sons that had no hearing loss (Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay) and formed a barbershop quartet. They traveled around and performed at small civic/county fairs and other events to help raise funds so they could purchase hearing aids for their deaf brothers. This is how the Osmonds started their world-renowned entertainment careers which led to the " The Osmond Brothers ", " Donny and Marie " and the " Osmonds "
Because of her experience with finding no resources for parents and children living with a hearing loss, Olive established the Osmond Foundation, primarily set up to raise hearing health awareness and to provide for the needs of those living with a hearing loss. She envisioned a program that would encompass the needs of all those who seek a better understanding of the deaf and Hard-of-Hearing world. This program grew and became what is now known worldwide as the Childrens Miracle Network (CMN). CMN has generated more than 4 Billion dollars for childrens hospitals around the world, which helps over 17 million children every year.
"We started the Osmond Foundation because we felt there was a real need for a parent or deaf person who had no formal training or no place to turn or what to do. We wanted to create something that would be effective for us. One thing that's necessary is to educate the public in how to understand the deaf community. I think this is the problem. So this is where I think Virl and Tom have a wonderful part to play as they perform on the stage with their brothers that children and kids in the world can overcome their limitations." ~ Olive Osmond
Olive's original dream to help the deaf & hard-of-hearing has not quite yet been fulfilled. Justin Osmond , the only 2nd generation Osmond who inherited the deaf gene, was born with a 90% hearing loss. Because of his own experience of growing up in the musical Osmond family, Justin had a desire to help people around the world living with a hearing loss. Motivated by his desire to help Justin traveled the globe with the St arkey Hearing Foundation for 11 years providing the gift of hearing to thousands of children world-wide.
Justin was very close to his grandmother Olive. Sharing her passion and dream to help deaf children around the world, Justin established the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund (OOPHF) in honor of his Grandmother. Justin's dream for the OOPHF is to help carry Olive's legacy and fulfill her life-long dream in providing the latest, up-to-date technology, education, and resources for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
www.JustinOsmond.com
Justin Osmond , the 2nd son of Merrill & Mary Osmond was born with a profound sensorial-neural hearing loss. Diagnosed at the age of 2, he finally heard lifes precious sounds for the first time.
Justins journey to better hearing had many obstacles and challenges that represented stumbling blocks, despair and lack of hope. But his will-power, determination, desire, and hope surpassed all hurdles that stood in his way.
Justin launched the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund in 2010, in honor of his late grandmother Olive. The Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund focuses on bringing the gift of better hearing to hundreds of children living with hearing impairments domestically and globally, while raising deaf awareness and promoting hearing educational services.
Financial Information
Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund is committed to raising funds that would help the local commumities where the funds were raised as well as supporting programs that benefit children worldwide that otherwise wouldn't have the means or access to hearing help.
The operating costs of the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund are kept very minimal thanks to the generous people who donate their time and talents to help children worldwide living with a hearing loss.
Financial Documents
OOPHF IRS Determination Letter.pdf
CONTACT US:
Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund
PO Box 282
(801) 609-HEAR (4327)
info_oophf.org
The History of the OOPHF
The mother of the famous singing Osmonds, known affectionately world-wide as "Mother Osmond", made a life-long commitment to support new research and innovation toward improving the quality of life for those living with a a hearing loss.
Olive Osmond's journey began with the discovery that her two oldest sons were severely hearing impaired. Her efforts led to the establishment of the Osmond Foundation, an organization that promoted hearing health awareness. The support and love of the original four singing Osmond Brothers was manifest when they began their career in order to raise money for the best hearing devices available for their brothers. Eventually, the Osmond Foundation grew and expanded into the Children's Miracle Network.
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OOPHF is an independently registered 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization.
