Eden Prairie, Minnesota (June 26, 2025) – Starkey proudly participated in the 2025 Twin Cities Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Walk4Hearing, joining thousands of advocates across the country working to break down barriers and empower people with hearing loss. With more than 100 employees, friends, and family walking together, the event underscored Starkey’s role as a global leader in health education and advocacy. Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, who also serves as the national Walk4Hearing Co-chair, led the charge.
Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, who also serves as the national Walk4Hearing Co-chair, helped lead the charge on behalf of the company’s ongoing commitment to community engagement through Starkey Cares—an initiative focused on bringing hearing health resources to those who need them most.
“Starkey sets the standard for what it means to lead in hearing health,” said Sawalich. “We are driving change through innovation, advocacy, and education. Starkey Cares’ participation in the Walk4Hearing reflects our commitment to breaking down barriers, building community, and empowering people with hearing loss to reach their full potential.”
As a Hear4Life sponsor, Starkey’s partnership with HLAA supports programs that raise awareness, advocate for accessibility, and bring hope to millions of Americans living with hearing loss. The Walk4Hearing movement takes place in 20 cities nationwide, uniting families, HLAA Chapters, schools, professionals, and partners around a shared goal: to help people thrive.
To learn more about Starkey Cares, please click here.
About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities, and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com.
