Deaf Child retains hearing

A 10-year-old girl has is able to hear thanks to a 'bionic ear', ABC News reports.

Sammie Hicks had her life changed after she learned that her insurance would cover the cost of a cochlear implant -- a device that would help her hear again.

In the hope that her story might inspire others, the Texas girl started keeping a video diary to document the whole process.

After undergoing a successful implant surgery in April, Sammie finally got her 'bionic ear' activated earlier this month.