DRS - Dysphagia Research Society #Dash4Dysphagia
- Date Sat 6th June 2026 - Sat 13th June 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $25.00 - $50.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes and join the excitement at the DRS Dash for Dysphagia, taking place from June 6 to June 13, 2026, in the vibrant community of Warrenville, DuPage! This unique virtual event invites participants from around the globe to engage in a fun-filled week of walking, running, biking, swimming, roller-skating, dancing, or any activity that inspires you to get moving—all in the name of supporting vital research and education in the field of dysphagia.
With a registration fee of just $50 (or $25 for trainees), you can be part of a meaningful cause while enjoying a week of fitness and camaraderie. Participants are encouraged to join as individuals or form teams, sharing their stories and motivating others to support their efforts. Capture your journey with photos and share them using the hashtag #Dash4Dysphagia to spread the word and connect with fellow participants! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for June 6-13 and get ready to dash for a cause!
With a registration fee of just $50 (or $25 for trainees), you can be part of a meaningful cause while enjoying a week of fitness and camaraderie. Participants are encouraged to join as individuals or form teams, sharing their stories and motivating others to support their efforts. Capture your journey with photos and share them using the hashtag #Dash4Dysphagia to spread the word and connect with fellow participants! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for June 6-13 and get ready to dash for a cause!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE DASH FOR DYSPHAGIA
How are you going to #Dash4Dysphagia this year? Will you be walking, running, biking, swimming, roller-skating, dancing or doing something else?
The DRS Dash for Dysphagia is a fun way for friends and colleagues around the world to join together in support of research, education, and professional development in the field of dysphagia. This VIRTUAL event will help raise funds to support the DRS Research Career Development (RCD) Program and contribute to future scholarships and grant opportunities for our members.
REGISTRATION
$50 ($25 for trainees)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Participants can choose to participate at anytime and anywhere during the week of JUNE 7-14. You can ask others to support you or your team!
To participate as part of a team, you can create a team or join an existing team at sign-up. This option will be available after you have chosen which level to participate at (Trainee, Regular, or Industry). You should then select "BECOME A FUNDRAISER" (dark blue button) or select "Dash Team" to find a team that has already been formed.
Make sure to share your story as to why you are participating in Dash for Dysphagia. If you are creating a team, please consider including the following information:
* A creative and fun team name
* A photo of your lab or clinic team
* A short description of your lab/clinic and your primary areas of research/clinical practice
* The team motivation for participating in the event
Don't forget to take photos before, during, and after your dash and share them on social media using the hashtag #DASH4DYSPHAGIA and tagging DRS (FACEBOOK: @DYSPHAGIARESEARCHSOCIETY; TWITTER: @OFFICIAL_DRS; INSTAGRAM: @DYSPHAGIARESEARCH) or send us your photos at drs@affinity-strategies.com! We encourage you to post photos of you and/or your team members preparing for the event as well.
RECOGNITION
The highest individual fundraiser, the highest team fundraiser, and the highest Industry Team fundraiser will receive a nominal prize and will be publicized on the DRS website and social media channels.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT!
You can also donate to the campaign. To donate to a team or individual, select "Donate" in the menu. Scroll down to the Donation Amount field, enter the amount you would like to donate, select "Other" and type in the name of the team or individual you would like to support. Please also consider supporting a team or individual who has registered for the event!
How are you going to #Dash4Dysphagia this year? Will you be walking, running, biking, swimming, roller-skating, dancing or doing something else?
The DRS Dash for Dysphagia is a fun way for friends and colleagues around the world to join together in support of research, education, and professional development in the field of dysphagia. This VIRTUAL event will help raise funds to support the DRS Research Career Development (RCD) Program and contribute to future scholarships and grant opportunities for our members.
REGISTRATION
$50 ($25 for trainees)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Participants can choose to participate at anytime and anywhere during the week of JUNE 7-14. You can ask others to support you or your team!
To participate as part of a team, you can create a team or join an existing team at sign-up. This option will be available after you have chosen which level to participate at (Trainee, Regular, or Industry). You should then select "BECOME A FUNDRAISER" (dark blue button) or select "Dash Team" to find a team that has already been formed.
Make sure to share your story as to why you are participating in Dash for Dysphagia. If you are creating a team, please consider including the following information:
* A creative and fun team name
* A photo of your lab or clinic team
* A short description of your lab/clinic and your primary areas of research/clinical practice
* The team motivation for participating in the event
Don't forget to take photos before, during, and after your dash and share them on social media using the hashtag #DASH4DYSPHAGIA and tagging DRS (FACEBOOK: @DYSPHAGIARESEARCHSOCIETY; TWITTER: @OFFICIAL_DRS; INSTAGRAM: @DYSPHAGIARESEARCH) or send us your photos at drs@affinity-strategies.com! We encourage you to post photos of you and/or your team members preparing for the event as well.
RECOGNITION
The highest individual fundraiser, the highest team fundraiser, and the highest Industry Team fundraiser will receive a nominal prize and will be publicized on the DRS website and social media channels.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT!
You can also donate to the campaign. To donate to a team or individual, select "Donate" in the menu. Scroll down to the Donation Amount field, enter the amount you would like to donate, select "Other" and type in the name of the team or individual you would like to support. Please also consider supporting a team or individual who has registered for the event!
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