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Somehow, some way, you discovered HLAK. Perhaps you found us by chance or perhaps you struggled alone for years. Nevertheless, you found friendship, information, and support.  We are asking you now, if you have been helped by HLAK in any way, to consider those who have not heard of us.  We are asking that you consider all of the Hard of Hearing people in Kentuckiana.  We are asking that you support our Kentucky State Fair Outreach. The Fair will be here in no time and this year it will be Thursday, August 14 through Sunday, August 24.  We will be participating in the Health Horizons exhibits with Heuser Hearing Institute, Hamilton Relay and Oticon (hearing devices.)  This will give you the opportunity to help educate Kentuckiana about Hard of Hearing issues and resources. Our goal is to help people become aware and open new doors. We are asking you to volunteer a few hours of your time to man the booth.  The 11 days have been broken into 90+ shifts of approximately 3 1/2 hours each.  They are 8:45 AM-12:00 PM; 12:00 PM-3:30 PM; 3:30 PM-7:00 PM and 7:00 PM-10:15 PM.   Approximately 2/3 of the shifts are available.  If you are not on the Kentucky State Fair e-mail list, please contact Jean Haynes (502) 515-3762 to volunteer for a shift or shifts. You will receive a free fair and parking ticket to cover each day you volunteer.  You will have the opportunity before or after your shift to participate in the health screenings and state-of-the-art medical displays as well as plenty of free samples and information in other nearby Health Horizons exhibits.  Screenings offered in previous years include: mammograms, oral cancer, skin cancer, eyes, dental sealant, dental fluoride varnish, depression, prostate, sight, back and neck stress, bone density and blood pressure. Also available were eyeglass cleaning, posture, muscle and nerve testing, and blood drives.  

When the 2008 exhibits are posted you can check them out at Kentucky State Fair /convention.