Honorees at he 2005 Starkey Gala included Olive Osmond, Founder, Children's Miracle Network
and performances by Donny Osmond.

Many members of the Osmond family were there to accept the award on behalf of their wife, mother & grandmother!
Enjoy some photos from the pre-gala event as well as the gala where many gathered to give tribute
and raise money so that the world may hear!

The events began at the Starkey Labs where miracles occur each day with the gift of hearing! 



Tom & Virl, the first born to George and Olive Omsond were
born hearing impaired. Tom & Virl are here at the lab getting
fitted with the latest technology in hearing aids!  

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Father Osmond is having his ear canals checked out!

  Merrill goes though the process of making sure his hearing is ok!
Merrill's hearing tested out just fine!

~Alan and Suzanne were also there to lend support!~ 

Father Osmond had fun meeting with everyone!
He's photographed here with Marion Ross of "Happy Days" and Alan's wife Suzanne!

~Merrill Osmond's son Justin who is hearing impaired is a Director at the Starkey Hearing Foundation!~

A pre-gala celebration was held Friday night at the home of
Bill & Tani Austin, founders of the Starkey Foundation!



Merrill & business partner Phil Morrell couldn't resist stopping
by the bronze sculpture to take a quick photo opportunity.

They also couldn't resist taking a look at the Rolls Royce Phampton parked
in the garage that would be auctioned off at the gala festivities.
 

Merrill's partner Phil was the highest bidder
on the Rolls the following Saturday night!
 



Several celebrities attend the party!
Justin Osmond is having a conversation with Lou Ferrigno!
I hope Justin isn't saying anything that would upset the former Incredible Hulk! 



~Starkey Foundation Founder Bill Austin with Justin, Mary & Merrill Osmond~

~Phil Morrell, Merrill Osmond, Norm Crosby, Bill Austin, & Justin Osmond~

 

~Michael Bolton joined the party and entertained the crowd!~

~Paul Williams, Mickey Rooney, Marion Ross and many other celebrities were also in attendance!~ 



~Justin Osmond talking with Marion Ross~

~Then it was time to hit the dance floor~ 

Merrill is usually working and doesn't have much time to enjoy himself.
 

~This night he decided to let loose and do some moves on the dance floor!~



But it didn't last long...

~Merrill couldn't resist getting on stage and wowing the crowd with~
"Born to be Wild"

~Son, Justin Osmond grabbed the tambourine and joined his dad on stage!~
 

~It was a Wonderful Star Studded Celebration~


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To learn more contact:
The Starkey Hearing Foundation
6700 Washington Avenue South
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
866.354.3254 tel
952.828.6946 fax
sotheworldmayhear.org

Photos by Teresa Heard & Mary Ellen Cunningham