Bloomington, Minn. (Nov. 18, 2011) - Hearing loss is a condition that affects 16 percent of the worlds population that is one in every six people worldwide. To raise awareness about hearing loss, The Hear the World exhibit and screening event will come to Mall of America® from Nov. 19 Dec. 3, Mon.Sat.: 10 a.m. 9:30 p.m., Sun.: 11 a.m. 7 p.m. The exhibit will feature a portrait gallery of renowned celebrities such as Sting, Julianne Moore and Michael Buble who are ambassadors for Hear the World a global initiative by hearing instrument manufacturer Phonak.

Each larger-than-life image features a celebrity ambassador in the conscious pose of hearing with one hand cupped behind the ear. Their mission is to educate the public about hearing loss and solutions to treat it. Visitors will receive a free hearing screening and be able to talk to local hearing health professionals that will be on hand to provide information on hearing loss prevention and treatment.

For more information, visit www.hear-the-world.com or www.mallofamerica.com.

About Mall of America®

Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nations largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

SARAH SCHMIDT

Public Relations Coordinator

Mall of America®

sarah.schmidt@moa.net

office: 952.883.8805

cell: 952.240.9335