Support Audio-Reader During One Day. One KU.

This Thursday!

One Day. One KU. is this Thursday, February 15, 2024! This one day can make a difference. We hope we can count on your support!

Last year, Audio-Reader had over 950 new smart speaker listeners, 55 new closed-circuit radio listeners, and thousands of calls to the Lions Telephone Reader service. We're thrilled to serve so many people across Kansas and western Missouri, but we need your help to continue providing quality services 24/7. Our 2024 One Day. One KU. campaign will go directly toward our mission by updating our operations equipment to continue keeping listeners connected and informed with the world around them.

We have $12,000 lined up in matching gifts and challenges during One Day. One KU! Your gift on that day will not only be matched dollar for dollar, but it will also count toward several challenges we have throughout the day! With each challenge that is met, additional donations are unlocked for Audio-Reader. Your support during One Day. One KU. will have 3x the impact!

Be sure to check your email and follow us along on social media during One Day. One KU. as we share stories of how your support makes a tremendous impact in the lives of so many. We look forward to seeing the impact just one day can make during One Day. One KU.

The image shows audio equipment volunteers Ed Hawkins and Douglas May posing with some of the equipment they prepared ahead of the event.

Massive Music Sale a

Massive Success!

The Lawrence Public Library Auditorium was packed for the Massive Music Sale hosted by Audio-Reader and the Lawrence Public Library Friends & Foundation on January 19 & 20! Hundreds of eager shoppers attended the two-day benefit sale, finding lots of great musical treasures. We want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered, organized and shopped the sale. Together, we raised $22,500!! These crucial funds go directly to our mission of serving listeners across Kansas, Missouri and nationwide. The Lawrence Times featured an article recapping the success of the sale. You can read that article here. We would like to give a very special thank you to our audio equipment volunteers Ed Hawkins, Douglas May, Gordon Fitch and Dave Dunford and our vinyl volunteer Wake Mitchell. Their time, expertise and dedication make these sales a tremendous success!

Chicken N Pickle Give Back Night for Audio-Reader

Audio-Reader and Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park are teaming up for a fun give back night! Join us at the Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park, KS on Tuesday, March 26 from 6-8pm and 10% of all food and beverage purchases made during that time will go directly to Audio-Reader! And the best part? No flyers or mention of Audio-Reader is necessary when placing an order! All diners help Audio-Reader when they eat and drink at Chicken N Pickle on March 26 from 6-8pm! Audio-Reader staff will be there and may even try their hand at Pickleball....won't you join us?! It's for a great cause! Save the date now and stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the date.



Save the Date: Audio-Reader 14th Annual Golf Classic

Save the date, get your foursome together, and join us on the greens of Eagle Bend Golf Course for Audio-Reader's 14th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 3rd, chaired by KU Football Head Coach Lance Leipold! Last year's Golf Classic was our most successful event to date, raising over $39,000 for Audio-Reader! There are many ways to be a part of this fun event even if you don't golf. Get involved by securing business sponsorships, donating items to the silent auction or volunteering at the event. We're excited to make this year's Golf Classic another great event with your support!

KLSF Renews Support for

Audio-Reader

In January, the Kansas Lions Sight Foundation renewed their support for Audio-Reader with a grant of $20,000.

This grant supports Audio-Reader's satellite transmission, part of the Listener Program Guides and several subscription costs. The KLSF has partnered with Audio-Reader for over 30 years with this grant! We are grateful for their continued support and belief in our mission.

The image shows Audio-Reader staff members Martha Kehr, Feloniz Lovato-Winston and Beth McKenzie receiving the check from KLSF Board member Gene Vogel.

Join the Lawrence Noon Lions Club Upcoming Meetings

Did you know the Lawrence Noon Lions Club supports many efforts of Audio-Reader as one of the Lions' mission is sight? Several Audio-Reader staff are members and officers of the Lawrence Noon Lions Club! We invite you to attend the upcoming Lawrence Noon Lions Club meetings featuring fascinating people doing great work. Visit the Lawrence Noon Lions Club Facebook page for more information.