11/02/2026
At Marketing Direction, everything we do is rooted in purpose, and that begins with our founder. Christy Vogel grew up with hearing loss that went undiagnosed for years. She taught herself to read lips but was often misunderstood and underestimated. When she finally got her first pair of hearing aids in her twenties, it changed everything.
Her personal journey inspired her to start Sounding Joy, a nonprofit that provides hearing aids to children whose families cannot afford them. Since 2021, Sounding Joy has purchased over 100 hearing aids for children whose families can’t afford them, opening doors to confidence, connection, and lifelong success.
On February 28th, Sounding Joy will host its third annual Art of Hearing Gala to raise funds for this life-changing work, and we are proud to support it.
If you would like to attend the Gala or support the mission, you can explore ticket and sponsorship options here: https://qtego.us/l/soundingjoy/tickets