Justin Osmond's Blog

Puerto Rico

2008-08-25T20:50:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends and Family,

Just got back from Puerto Rico!

Along with the NBA Cares Foundation, we joined with many of the retired NBA players now Legends and we fitted 150 kids in the San Juan area with new hearing aids! We also gave each child a new basketball and it was fun to see them go up to all the NBA players and ask for their autographs.

These kids radiated with hope as they can now hear and to see their confidence and self-esteem improve is a very satisfying/rewarding thing to see.

I've attached my favorite photo of a young boy who beamed with his new hearing. You can also click on the link below to see more pics.

http://www.justinosmond.com/PUERTO-RICO08.htm

So the World May Hear!

Justin

Mexicali, Mexico!!!!

2008-08-21T08:43:00.001-06:00

Hello Folks,

Just got back from Mexicali, Mexico where 750 kids were fitted with the Gift of Better Hearing!
One neat experience took place where this Grandpa got his first set of
hearing aids in 55 years. His sweet wife, kids, and grandkids came to see their
Patriarch hear for his very first time. As I did some speech therapy with him,
he started forming these words in his mouth that he's never uttered before.
His family started crying tears of joy and was overwhelmed with joy!
The Gift of Sound is something we all take for granted!
Let us cherish the beautiful sounds around us on a daily basis.

Osmonds / Mormon Tabernacle Choir

2008-08-04T09:38:00.000-06:00

Hello Family and Friends,

I just landed in MN, but I needed to get this off my mind before I hit the sack tonight.

The last three days will be memories never to be forgotten! Our family performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir/SLC Temple Orchestra. The spirit was soooooo strong! During each performance, they got three separate standing ovations! In the history of the Conference Center, this has never happened! The First Presidency were having so much fun as they danced the night away! It was an honor to meet each one of the 1st Presidency! They are truly Men of God!

This morning, I got to sit right next to President Monson as I interpreted in ASL right in front of the stage for my Uncle Tom. I will never forget this moment. It was the most majestic view ever! Seeing my dad up on stage singing his heart out with the Motab! I started to cry and it just kept coming non-stop!

Then after the third show Sunday Morning "Music and the Spoken Word," President Monson went up and gave a very special presentation to my dad and uncles. The Prophet of God then mentioned to my dad, "I am your spokesperson and advocate." That truly sent a chill up my spine as I truly ponder those words. Then he had them turn away from the audience and face the Mormon Tab Choir. The Choir then sang 'Til we Meet Again.' It was right here where I lost it! I not only heard the Choir sing, but I heard concourses of angels join the musical throng of the Mormon Tab Choir. It will be an experience never to be forgotten.

I am so proud of my dad this night…

Justin

Heaven on Earth

2008-07-19T22:57:00.001-06:00

Hello again…

This last weekend, I went up Ephraim Canyon with my cousin Tommy and my uncle Tom. What I saw and experienced was probably the most spectacular view my eyes have ever beheld on planet earth. And it so happens to be right in my backyard up in the mtns. The pictures don't even give the scenery justice, but it's the best I can show ya… Enjoy!

http://justinosmond.com/ephraim-canyon.htm

2008-07-19T22:48:00.001-06:00

Hello Everybody!

I just got back from the MLB (Major League Baseball) All-Star Events located in NYC!! With MLB and Reebok as our partners, together we helped 100 children in the New York area with the Gift of Better Hearing! Check out some of the highlights: http://justinosmond.com/MLB-allstars.htm

So the World May Hear…

MN Mission

2008-06-26T13:54:00.001-06:00

We got done helping 200 kids with our top-of-the-line hearing aids. This was our very first mission we did in the Twin Cities. The Governor and his wife joined us as well as many other Special Guests. Mission Accomplished!

Check out the pictures at: http://justinosmond.com/gala-08-mn.htm

Merrill Osmond Family Fishing/4wheeling Trip

2008-06-26T13:48:00.000-06:00

Hello~

I just got back from one of the funnest outdoor recreational activities I've ever been on. I went exploring on my fourwheeler up into the mountains one day and I came across a beautiful lake that was absolutely breathtaking surrounded by pines, quakies, rivers, etc… I went home and told my family that I had to take them up there. So the next day we all got on our fourwheelers and we went up to the lake. We literally caught a fish on every cast! ha ha! It was fun to see my nieces reel in all the fish! We then sat around the fire and roasted hot dogs while my dad told us stories from his recent World Music Tour. It will be an experience never to be forgotten.

Check out the pics at: http://www.justinosmond.com/family-canyonfishing.htm

So the World May Hear Gala 2008

2008-06-23T16:18:00.001-06:00

We had another great success this year at our 8th Annual 'So the World May Hear' Gala! With Garth Brooks as our Headliner, he helped us raise over $5 Million dollars!

Along with the Gala, we had a Bass Fishing Tournament, Golf Challenge, Breakfast at Tiffany & Co., and a Skeet-shoot out! Proceeds from these events also went towards the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Needless to say, it was a great event benefitting a great cause!

Thanks to all who volunteered and helped in such a great endeavor!

Justin Osmond

Detroit Mission

2008-05-28T11:57:00.001-06:00

Hello Folks....

On May 4-5th, I traveled to Detroit and we provided the Gift of Better Hearing to 90+ patients. Enjoy the faces of these kids as they enter a new world of sound.

Justin

Mission Accomplished in Mexico!

2008-05-03T18:16:00.001-06:00

4/3/08 Message posted on my blog

In just 7 days, I went to 5 different cities all over Mexico including Monterrey, San Luis, Victoria, Guadalajara and La Paz. We provided around 5,000 hearing aids to about 2,500 patients. It was a lot of work day-in and day-out with no breaks in between. It was a lot of traveling, but thank goodness we had a private jet that provided the transportation from city to city. It saved the hassel and time of having to go commercial. But there's no greater feeling than feeling productive at the end of the day and knowing that these kids in Mexico can now hear.

Pictures will be posted soon!

Osmond Hearing Centers

2008-04-13T20:47:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone!

Im so excited to announce the Grand Opening of our 1st Osmond Hearing Centers. Hopefully the 1st of many more to come!

As many of you know, I was born with a Congenital Hearing Loss so I know first-hand what it's like not to hear... Over the years as I've learned to make this challenge and trial one of my greatest blessings, it has become a passion of mine to help others hear. A wise friend of mine once told me, "We build up our income by what we get, but we build up our lives by what we give." At the Osmond Hearing Centers, our goal is to build lives and provide this gift, even The Gift of Better Hearing to all those who may be missing out on life's precious sounds!

Bringing Music to your Ears...

Justin Osmond

More kids with the Gift of Better Hearing

2008-02-26T22:57:00.001-07:00

Howdy folks...

I just returned home from two back to back events! The first was at the Grammys in Los Angeles. At the Grammys Press Conference, The Grammys announced their partnership with our organization 'The Starkey Hearing Foundation.' I am so excited and this will allow a synergy to take place where we can help more kids hear the music they've been missing! On Feb 7th, we fitted 130 kids with the Gift of Better Hearing. We had many Grammy Award musicians and special guests come to help us fit the kids including: Boyz II Men, Trinity, Kenny Loggins, The Hulk, and many more!

Then I headed out to New Orleans for the NBA All-Star Event. We are official partners with the NBA Cares Foundation. On Feb 17th, we fitted 100 kids with the top of the line / state of the art hearing aids! Many NBA Legends and special guests came in to help fit the kids including: Julius Erving (Dr. J), Dave Stern (NBA Commissioner), Karl Malone, Dominque Wilkins, Jet Li, and many more! With the help of many volunteers, many kids went home with better hearing smiles! ;o)

We have many more events coming up! I'll continue to keep you posted...

Thanks for all your comments and feedback!!!

Im back....

2008-01-08T11:46:00.000-07:00

Hello friends~

Im sorry it's been a while since Ive updated my blog. I made a new resolution to do better on my blog from here on out! I appreciate all of your comments and love hearing from you!

Here's a recap of what has happened in my fast lane... I just got back from a world tour to help provide the gift of better hearing to children in Turkey, India, Africa, Egypt, Romania, and Honduras. But due to the fact that my Grandfather George passed away, I had to leave and come home early. We went on the Oprah Show and paid tribute to my wonderful Grandpa! I sure love him and will miss his sweet spirit! But not for long... Long Live KIng George!!! ;o)

I've enjoyed celebrating with my dad his 50 years of being in the entertainment business! He sure makes me proud and Im honored to be his son! Thanks to all who have supported him over the years!

Like I mentioned, I'll do better in updating my blog this year!

Thanks again for all your friendship and love!!!

Justin Osmond

2007-05-03T10:30:00.000-06:00

Howdy folks...

I just got back from doing 3 more Domestic Hearing Missions... On April 14-15, we fitted over 100 patients with the new top of the line hearing aids. The NRA helped sponsor this event. Then on April 22-23, we headed to Dallas to help 150 more kids. With the NFL Alumni as one of our partners, they helped make this event possible. Then I headed out to a small town called Marion, Illinois. Here we fitted about 130 patients with the best hearing aids money can buy. The theme for this event was 'Curious George' so they had me dress up as the Man in the Yellow Hat. And I had Curious George, the monkey on my shoulder the whole time. The kids loved it! ;o)
The one thing that I have learned from these three events in the month of April is a quote from Thomas S. Monson: "We build up our income by what we get, but we build up our lives by what we give."

Highlights from Los Cabos, Mexico

2007-04-10T17:17:00.000-06:00

Hello friends,

I just got back from Los Cabos, Mexico where we helped approximately 200 children with the gift of better hearing. NBC Nightly News came down with us and put together a nice documentary on it. It hasn't been aired yet, but when they announce it... I'll be sure to let you know.

There are no words to describe what it's like for a child to hear for his/her very first time. They truly light up like a Christmas Tree as they hear their mom's voice for their first time! It reconnects their friends, family, and loved ones. May we never take the gift of hearing for granted. A father of a young daughter told me before we left Mexico: "Never measure your life by the days you have lived, but by the smiles you have left behind." May we all do likewise in our daily lives and live in a way so that we are leaving smiles behind. ;o)

Please share with me the new pics updated from the Los Cabos Mission.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Happy Easter!

Justin

2007-03-12T10:08:00.000-06:00

Hello Guys!

I thought this would be a fun way to keep in touch with you all! Let's have some fun with this and keep me posted on all you do!

Look forward to hearing from you soon,

Justin

Justin Congrats!

2007-03-11T21:06:00.000-06:00

Justin! You didn't think I would ever finish your website but I did!!!!!!! Congrats! I look forward to seeing more of your travels and adventures!