Saint Luke’s Health System – Midwest Ear Institute Luncheon
May 17th was the date for Saint Luke’s Health System’s Midwest Ear Institute Luncheon. Rebecca Alexander was the featured speaker. Rebecca, who was born with a rare genetic disorder called Usher syndrome type III, has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a teenager. She has a cochlear implant. More than 160 guests listened to Rebecca’s story about living with challenges and the importance of being grateful for every sound, sight and sense.
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| Sandra Luetje, Rebecca Alexander, featured speaker; and Dr. Charles Luetje |
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| Susan Melton, Michael and Sunday Siragusa, Irwin Herrero, and Pat Cooke |
Also featured in the June 23, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography
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