Students in need of a new amp, stereo or turntable should stop by the “For Your Ears Only” benefit sale this weekend. The benefit, which sells donated audio equipment, will raise money for the University of Kansas Audio-Reader program.

The Audio-Reader program provides those who are blind and print disabled a chance to experience newspapers, magazines and other media outlets by having volunteers read to them.

“We are providing a service to those who are unable to perform it, to fill in that void you have by not reading,” said Sarah Hemme, assistant director of Audio-Reader.

Hemme said volunteers read copies of the University Daily Kansan and other newspapers and magazines. They also take special requests from their listeners.

Janet Campbell, Audio-Reader general manager, said although the University sponsored the program, it was required to raise one-third of its budget each year. The “For Your Ears Only” benefit allows the program to raise funds by collecting donations of audio equipment from the Lawrence community all year long.

Campbell said donations were better than ever this year.

“You name it, we have it this year,” Campbell said. “We have LPs, CDs, audio books, DJ equipment to name a few.”

Donations also include various collectables, such as a vintage music set autographed by Louis Armstrong.

Lawrence resident Lewis Reid said he donated several CDs to help the cause.

“I don’t really listen to them anymore so I think it’s better than throwing them away,” Reid said.

Hemme said she hoped the bigger inventory would lead to higher profits.

“We would like to see proceeds go up higher than ever before because our donations have been so big and because a lot of time and effort has been put into this event.”

“For Your Ears Only,” will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in buildings one and two at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Admission on Friday will cost $10. Admission on Saturday is free.

— Edited by Elizabeth Cattell