Summary:
Oticon and Demant employees, alongside Oticon Government Services, participated in Community Hope’s 2025 Flag Day 5K to support military veterans, marking their seventh year of involvement in the event.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Over 70 Oticon team members joined the 5K event in person and virtually to raise funds and awareness for veterans in need.
  2. Oticon hosted an educational booth at the event and emphasized its ongoing collaboration with federal agencies to support veterans with hearing loss.
  3. The company continues to provide advanced hearing solutions and specialized training to enhance care within the Veterans Health Administration.

Employees from Oticon and Demant once again joined forces with the Oticon Government Services team to participate in Community Hope’s Flag Day 5K Run/Walk in Lyons, NJ, on June 12, 2025. This marks the team’s seventh year supporting the annual event, which raises funds and awareness for military veterans in need.

Team Oticon was represented by over 70 participants at this year’s Flag Day 5K event, both in person at the Lyons VA Medical Center in New Jersey and virtually from across the country.  On site, the team hosted an informational booth featuring educational materials and resources for event participants. 

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“Oticon Government Services is honored to continue our partnership with Community Hope in this vital fundraising event that aids veterans and families in overcoming homelessness,” said Sarah Draplin, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA, senior manager, Training and Education, Oticon Government Services. “Our dedicated team collaborates daily with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and other federal agencies to deliver innovative technology that significantly benefits veterans with hearing loss. The Flag Day celebration is a wonderful opportunity for us to show our gratitude and admiration for the brave men and women who have served our country.”

Oticon is a recognized provider of high-quality hearing solutions to the Veterans Health Administration. Throughout the year, Oticon Government Services offers in-depth learning opportunities and practical training designed to support VA audiologists and technicians in delivering exceptional care and outcomes for their patients.

To watch a video recap of the event, visit oticon.com/solutions/for-veterans#givesback.