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"Closeness is a matter of communication; communication is a matter of understanding; understanding is a matter of being able to hear."
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.
Hearing with My Heart: Interview with Justin Osmond
Douglas L. Beck, AuD
Runners M.A.D. For Charity
by woosley 6/4/2011
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
WGU Alumni Justin Osmond Hard at Work in Africa
"Alumni in Action"
Spring 2011
Mormon Channel
"Faith In Action"
4/25/2011
Listen online or download
"So The World May Hear"
Starkey Hearing Mission to Africa
March 2011
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
Starkey Hearing Foundation's Justin Osmond to speak at Palm Beach Series opener
By ROBI JURNEY
Special to the Daily News
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Justin Osmond and Pam on the Fox/Lob Morning Show September 12th, 2008
Justin Osmond Hearing Disability & Boys & Girls Club Interview
July 22, 2008
Interview with Justin Osmond Spokesperson for the Starkey Hearing Foundation
1/13/2003
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Growing up with a 90% hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, the lead singer of the world-renowned Osmonds, made deafness an even bigger challenge for Justin. With the help of those who loved him, Justin has overcome many communication challenges, became an award winning musician, and is now a motivational speaker who shares his amazing story with people around the world.
Justin continues to touch the hearts of not only the hearing impaired and everyone he comes in touch with, but also encourages any person who has a dream.
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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.
After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin can now speak with passion and hear with conviction while motivating and encouraging others with hearing impairments to achieve their dreams.
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.
Despite the inevitable, and with a 90% hearing loss, he went on to play the violin, viola, piano, and drums. Justins received numerous awards such as the prestigious Sterling scholarship in music, academic scholarships, honorary achievements, and many athletic titles in soccer, football, basketball, and track.
He is also proud to represent the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout and he currently has his Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
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.
Justin knows first-hand what it is like to live in a world without sound. In his recently published book "Hearing with my Heart" he shares his story with the world in order to help all people understand the struggles of being hearing impaired and how to overcome them. He lives every day by his personal motto: I may have a hearing loss, but that hearing loss does not have me.
With the help of so many generous people and sponsors, Justin has been able to help raise awareness and bless the lives of thousands through the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund. Justin also spent over 11 years traveling the world with the Starkey Hearing Foundation helping tens of thousands of people hear life's precious sounds.
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Hire Justin for a keynote presentation or speaking engagement to help motivate and encourage others to "Hear with your heart".
"As I continue to travel the world helping children worldwide with the Gift of Better Hearing, my desire to serve others increases.
Combined with my severe-profound hearing loss, and a determination to help promote hearing health awareness, I share with the world the challenges and blessings that come with coping with a hearing loss.
If you're interested in having me come as a guest speaker, please fill out the form below and someone will be with you momentarily.
Look forward to hearing from you." ~ Justin Osmond
I am a member of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of
Latter Day Saints. I know God Lives and loves us!
I also know that he has prepared a plan for each
of us to experience true joy and happiness in this
life and in the life to come. My ultimate desire in
this life is to do God’s will and to follow in the
footsteps of our Savior Jesus Christ.
For those who may be interested in my beliefs, I
invite you to go to our church websites:
www.lds.org and www.mormon.org . These are helpful
resources that can help answer many questions.
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Justin Osmond, the 2nd son of Merrill Osmond,
was born with 90% hearing loss, the same severe
profound hearing loss from which his uncles Virl
and Tom suffered. Justin was very close to his
grandmother Olive and loved hearing her stories
about helping other children who were deaf. Sensing her determination to aid those living with a hearing loss, Justin dedicated himself to continue her passion in building her dream to greater heights.
"On January 23, 2003, I visited my Osmond grandparents in their home in Ephraim, Utah. They greeted me warmly, and I settled down to have a heartfelt talk with them. The conversation turned serious, and the words my grandmother Olive spoke stirred my soul like never before. I didn’t know it was to be my last visit before my grandmother died. I did take the time to write down some of her thoughts/feelings/words."
"Olive Osmond had a dream to one day have a foundation that would donate all their time and resources to help the deaf. Her sons Virl and Tom have sacrificed many things in this life without the gift of hearing. She mentioned that with my distinctive hearing loss, I would be able to help, assist and lead the way to provide many men, women, and children with better hearing due to the advanced technology available and the generosity of many. I remember hearing my grandparents discuss for hours how in a coming day her beloved sons– as well as the deaf community– would be blessed. She stressed the importance of staying dedicated to the task and focus on leading the work that the original dream of the Osmond Foundation was set up to do. Then I remember her words, “Don’t ever give up on your dream. There are thousands of souls depending on those dreams.”"
Motivated by his unconditional love for his grandmother, Justin established the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund. This is an opportunity to re-establish Olive's original dream to raise deaf awareness and promote hearing educational services by providing others with the gift of better hearing. Through the help of your generosity and support, this project will extend the proceeds to sponsor children in across the world in honor of Mother Osmond.
The Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund's Mission:
To raise deaf awareness and promote hearing educational services by providing others with the “Gift of Better Hearing.” The OOPHF’s mission is to donate its time and resources to assist the deaf and lead the way to help thousands of men, women and children worldwide so they will have a chance at tomorrow and reach their greatest dreams and aspirations in life.
www.oliveosmond.org
OOPHF is an independently registered 501 (c) 3, non-profit corporation and is not affiliated nor associated with any other organization.
Contact Justin Osmond - Professional Speaker and Founder/CEO of the Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund
Address:
P.O. Box 282
Ephraim, Utah 84627
Available NOW on Amazon and Kindle !
A percent of the proceeds will go towards the “ Olive Osmond Perpetual Hearing Fund .
"There is more to strength than having big muscles. A strong heart can bring you lasting happiness. My friend Justin shows in his book how to use different kinds of strength and never give up on the things that really matter."
~ Lou Ferrigno The Incredible Hulk
"We all love Cinderella stories. They speak to everything human about us. Justin’s underdog journey reaches the depths of the soul, and we are winners as we replay his victory on the field of life.”
~Steve Young NFL Hall of Fame
The school of hard knocks has taught me that life can be tough—no matter who you are. It takes courage and hard work for the average person to be great. Then there's Justin who goes beyond the norm. Despite his adversities, he has become an inspiration to so many people. If you've ever felt like you've been dealt a bad hand in life and can't succeed, then read this book. You will be inspired by Justin and his undying ability to be optimistic, determined, and successful."
~Donny Osmond Singer and Entertainer
"Justin's story is truly inspiring. Discovering what he accomplished with all the challenges he faced in his life made me realize that none of us have to limit ourselves. The next time I hear someone complain that they can't reach their goals I'm going to hand them a copy of this book."
~Orrin Hatch Senator
Justin continues to touch the hearts of not only those living with a hearing loss andeveryone he comes in contact with, but also encourages any person who has a dream.
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Idaho Falls Magazine
"Music to their Ears"
May/June 2011
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