New England Walk4Hearing and Hearing Loss Association of America Sponsors Daniel Michel in O2O

BOSTON - June 23, 2014 - PRLog -- Boston, MA (June 23, 2014) The New England Walk4Hearing and Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is proud to announce its sponsorship of mixed martial arts sensation Daniel “Dan Dan” Michel during his bout in the 2^nd annual Office to Octagon at the House of Blues on Friday, June 27, 2014.

Details surrounding the partnership include Daniel Michel wearing New England Walk4Hearing clothing and apparel to the ring, along with hosting a private meet-and-greet with members of the New England HLAA before his match. Office to Octagon is providing all HLAA members with an opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the event, and the New England HLAA is offering two complimentary Office to Octagon tickets as a reward to New England Walk4Hearing top fundraisers from now through June 25, 2014.

“Daniel is an inspiration to everyone, not just those within our tight-knit hearing loss community,” said Northeast Region Walk4Hearing Coordinator, Suzanne D’Amico. “His will, his drive and his relentless pursuit of one day fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship regardless of being affected by hearing loss, parallels the traits and qualities we instill in our members leading into our New England Walk4Hearing event at Artesani Park in Brighton every October.”

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and local New England HLAA Chapters will host the 8^th annual New England Walk4Hearing on Sunday, October 12, 2014. HLAA is the nation’s largest consumer advocacy organization for people with hearing loss and is dedicated to providing information, education and support to enable those with hearing loss to live full and productive lives.

About Hearing Loss Association of America

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), founded in 1979, opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support. HLAA publishes the bimonthly Hearing Loss Magazine, holds annual conventions, produces the national Walk4Hearing, hosts online learning with the Hearing Loss Academy, holds monthly webinars, and advocates for the rights of people with hearing loss. HLAA has more than 200 chapters and 14 state organizations. The national headquarters is located at 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: 301.657.2248 or visit www.hearingloss.org.