By Abby Land
COLUMBUS, Ind. — As a college student, amateur artist, local photographer and guitar teacher, Columbus native Sarah Hayes has a lot on her plate — all of which she takes in stride.
At first glance, it is nearly impossible to notice the hearing aids tucked subtly behind the ears of the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Queen pageant contestant.
Just before she turned 19, Hayes was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss, a condition caused by the breakdown of cilia within the inner ear.
Please read Saturday’s edition of The Republic for more details.
