City Brewing Hospitality Center

1111 3rd St. S., La Crosse

Anisah Cajacob was born deaf on January 4, 2007. Fortunately science and medicine has advanced and it is now possible for Anisah to grow up with the ability to hear and talk, something that we all take for granted.

For this to be possible Anisah would need to receive Cochlear Implants. Cochlear Implants involve surgery to insert a device under the skin behind the ear. Electrodes are attached, providing a pathway to the cochlea within the inner ear. When the implant detects sound, pulses are sent through the auditory nerve to the brain, creating an effect similar to hearing.

Research has proven that the earlier a child with profound hearing loss gets cochlear implants, the better chance they have of developing hearing and speech. With one implant at 9 months Anisah would be able to hear noises or hear a voice talking to her. With two, she would hear nearly as well as you and me, have normal speech and language skills, and could even determine whose voice it is that is speaking to her.

A benefit will be held on December 2, 2007 at the City Brewing Hospitality Center from Noon - 6pm. Food will be provided. Also there will be a cash bar available and a silent auction and raffle.

Checks may be sent to:

US Bank - The Anisah Cajacob Fund, 201 Main St. #201, La Crosse, Wi 54601. Please include the account number in the memo line of your checks. 153459612005.