5 Points Music Sanctuary is all about hearing loss advocacy Gene Marrano October 4, 2017 1 minute read October is “National Audiology Awareness” and “National Protect Your Hearing” month – a Roanoker who has dealt with hearing issues all his life wants to make it special, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke police looking for AT&T burglary suspectsNext: Active shooter awareness expert: take one step above all at large events Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026