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Sound Futures: A Benefit for the AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | Columbia Country Club

AG Bell is Sound Futures: A Benefit for AG Bell on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Columbia Country Club. Join us for this special evening as we celebrate the incredible journey and achievements of our Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) program.

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Sound Futures Highlights

  • Celebrate Nearly 30 Years of LOFT

    Celebrate nearly three decades of AG Bell’s acclaimed Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) program, which has empowered young people who are deaf and hard of hearing to grow as leaders and advocates.

  • Engaging Conversation and Impactful Storytelling

    Hear directly from LOFTees past and present as they share how the program shaped their lives, fostered lasting friendships, and inspired them to become leaders in their communities.

  • Honor LOFT Champions

    We will recognize three of LOFT’s most dedicated champions, whose vision and unwavering support have made the program’s success possible.

  • Network and Connect with Old and New Friends

    Reunite with familiar faces and build new connections in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates community and shared purpose.

  • Delectable Dinner and Fine Cocktails

    Enjoy a curated menu and handcrafted cocktails, designed to create the perfect setting for an evening of celebration.

Celebrate Nearly 30 Years of LOFT

 

For nearly three decades, LOFT has built connections, respect, and camaraderie among teens who share a common bond. Activities and sessions build on each other over the course of the program, integrating the overall outcomes, including:

  • A heightened sense of self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-confidence
  • A deeper understanding of the capacity for leadership skills that each teen has within himself/herself
  • An experiential understanding of team dynamics, individual skill sets, and collaboration for a common purpose
  • Increased confidence and ability for self-advocacy in social, travel, and educational settings

In addition to learning invaluable skills, all participants take home some great swag, including a photobook of memories from their time at LOFT. 

Sound Futures

Pricing & Ticket Packages

TICKET PACKAGES Pricing

Host Table Committee (includes a reserved table for 10 guests, recognition on stage by the emcee, and acknowledgment in the printed program)

$7,000

Sponsors (includes a reserved table for 10 guests and recognition in the printed program)

$5,000

Supporter (includes dinner and admission for one guest)

$500

Young Professionals (includes dinner and admission for one guest)

$150

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Be the first to know about webinars, events, symposiums, and more.

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