Walk for Talk
- Date Sat 2nd November 2024
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Any City - Any State, Illinois
- Price Free - $20.00
- Races 25 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Walk for Talk on Saturday, November 2, 2024! This annual event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Dysphonia International, focusing on research for spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions. Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, you can make a significant impact from anywhere in the world.
Gather your family, friends, co-workers, and even your pets to help support this vital cause. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, making your contributions go even further. Together, we can take strides towards understanding and addressing the challenges faced by those living with voice disorders. Let’s walk together and take every step closer to a cure!
Gather your family, friends, co-workers, and even your pets to help support this vital cause. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, making your contributions go even further. Together, we can take strides towards understanding and addressing the challenges faced by those living with voice disorders. Let’s walk together and take every step closer to a cure!
Organiser's Description
Our annual Walk for Talk benefits Dysphonia International by raising awareness and funds for research for spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions. This event provides the opportunity to invite family, friends, co-workers, support group communities, healthcare professionals, and even pets to be part of our organization and better understand the challenges people living with a voice disorder face daily. With both in-person events and virtual options, the choice of how to participate is yours. No matter where you live, you can be part of Walk for Talk. All donations will be doubled dollar-for-dollar, meaning every gift goes even further! Every step gets us closer to a cure!
Races
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Walk for Talk General Registration
Free
CLOSEDNo matter where you live, you can be part of Walk for Talk! Register here if you are going to walk, run, cycle, or any other way you would like to participate! -
Walk for Talk Step Challenge
Free
CLOSEDHelp us walk ONE MILLION MILES! Register and then log your miles. The default is set for 35,000 in honor of our 35th Anniversary, but you can set your own personal goal! -
Larry Kolasa Memorial Virtual 5K
Incl. Walk for Talk Medal and Fan
Free
CLOSEDChallenge yourself to a 5K event in honor of our Founding President, Larry Kolasa! Larry ran many marathons, including one that raised funds for research. You pick when you want to run the 5K and whether you want to run it all at once or split it into a few days. On a treadmill or on a trail, it's your pick! When you register with a donation of $35 (for the 35th anniversary), you will receive a special Walk for Talk medal! -
Birmingham, AL In-Person Walk
Sat 2nd November 2024 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk in Birmingham Hosted by the Alabama Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM 11:30 AM CT Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham, AL 35223 -
Scottsdale, AZ In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (11:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with the Valley of the Sun Team Hosted by the Valley of the Sun Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM 12:00 PM AZ Location: The Mercado at McCormick Lake Hayden and Royal Palm Scottsdale, AZ 85258 -
Chico, CA In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (12:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk for Chico Hosted by the NSSLHA Chico Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM 11:30 AM PT Location: 300 South Park Drive Chico, CA 95926 -
Playa Vista, CA In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (12:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with Team Toni Hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 10:30 AM 1:00 PM PT Location: 6241 Crescent Park West Playa Vista, CA 90094 -
Redwood City, CA In-Person Walk
Sun 6th October 2024 (4:30PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk Hosted by the Silicon Valley Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 6, 2024 Time: 2:30 to 4:00 PM PT Location: Redwood Shores Public Library 399 Marine Parkway Redwood City, California 94065 -
Fort Myers, FL In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDFort Myers Walk for Talk Hosted by SWFL Walk for Talk Team Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM ET Location: Portico Community Center 14070 Portico Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33905 -
Decatur, GA In-Person Walk With Team Atlanta
Fri 18th October 2024 (11:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk Atlanta Hosted by the Atlanta Dysphonia Support Group Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM ET Location: Glenlake Park 1121 Church St Decatur, GA 30030 Park is located on Church St - entrance across from Lucerne St. There's a small parking lot there, plus additional parking on Norris St. Contact Laura Rahuba at [email protected] for more information. -
Pleasant Hill, IA In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with the Midwest Striders Hosted by the Iowa Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Location: Copper Creek Lake Park 4390 E. University Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 -
Shreveport, LA In-Person Walk
Sat 12th October 2024 (9:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk Hosted by Team LSU Ark-La-Tex Voice & Swallow Center Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM CT Location: Norton Botanical Gardens 4747 Creswell Ave Shreveport, LA 71106 -
Troy, MI In-Person Walk
Sat 28th September 2024 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with the Voices of Michigan Hosted by the Greater Detroit Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM 2:00 PM ET Location: Stage Nature Center 6685 Coolidge Hwy Troy, MI 48098 -
St. Paul, MN In-Person Event
Sat 19th October 2024 (11:00AM CDT)
$20.00
CLOSEDMississippi River Cruise Walk for Talk Hosted by the Twin Cities Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM 1:45 PM CT Location: Padelford Riverboats Harriet Island 205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55107 Join us at Harriet Island at 11:00 AM for introductions and to board the boat together. Then, enjoy a 90-minute narrated cruise as we drift along the Mississippi, enjoying the serene company of eagles and herons amidst the natural beauty. Beverages and limited snacks are available for purchase onboard (please, no outside food or beverage). We suggest a donation of $20 per person through the Walk for Talk website. Feel free to bring friends and family along. Contact Jean McMahon at [email protected] for more information. -
Matthews, NC In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (1:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with Team Charlotte Hosted by the Charlotte Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ET Location: Home of Patrick and Mary Bifaro in Matthews, NC -
Tinton Falls, NJ In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (12:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with Team NJ Hosted by New Jersey Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM 3:00 PM ET Location: Sycamore Park Pavilion 977 Sycamore Ave Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 -
Allison Park, PA In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk for Pittsburgh Hosted by Pittsburgh Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM ET Location: North Park Boathouse 10301 Pearce Mill Rd Allison Park, PA, 15101 -
Greenville, SC In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (2:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk for Greenville, SC Hosted by the South Carolina Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 3:00 4:00 PM ET Location: Unity Park 111 Welborn Street Greenville, SC 29601 -
Chota Hills, TN In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDChota Hills Neighborhood Walk for Talk Hosted by Susan Beck Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 10 AM ET Location: Starting point at the Becks house Contact Susan Beck at [email protected] for more information. -
Louisville, TN In-Person Walk
Thu 17th October 2024 (8:45AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDLouisville Yoga Group Walk for Talk Hosted by Susan Beck Date: Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 Time: 9:45 AM ET Location: Louisville Town Hall, Louisville, TN Contact Susan Beck at [email protected] for more information. -
Huntsville, TX In-Person Walk
Sat 12th October 2024 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDHuntsville TX Walk for Talk Hosted by Rachel and Michelle's Heroes Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM CT Location: Huntsville State Park 565 Park Road 40 West Huntsville, TX 77340 -
Salt Lake City, UT In-Person Walk
Sat 5th October 2024 (11:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDUtah Walk forTalk Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 10 AM to 11 AM MT Location: Sugar House Park 1330 E 2100 S Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Meet near Parley's Creek Pavilion Contact Jenny Pierce at [email protected] for more information -
Seattle, WA In-Person Walk
Fri 18th October 2024 (12:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk Hosted by the UWMC Otolaryngology Team Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 Location: University of Washington Medical Center | 1959 NE Pacific St | Seattle, Washington 98195 Time: 10:00 AM ET Meet in the UWMC Otolaryngology waiting room and then walk the Burke Gilman trail together. -
Bala, on, Canada Dinner & Silent Auction
Fri 25th October 2024 (4:30PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk Dinner & Silent Auction Hosted by Rebecca Lacriox Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 Time: 5:30 to 8:00 PM ET Location: Bala Bay Inn 3063 Muskoka Rd 169 Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0, Canada Please join us for this dinner & silent auction in coordination with the 5th Annual Walk for Talk. Tickets are $35 CAD and purchased through Becky. The ticket cost includes dinner and a donation to Dysphonia International. Contact Becky Lacroix at [email protected] for more information. -
London, England, UK In-Person Walk
Sat 19th October 2024 (6:30AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk Hosted by ACL Sarah Adeniyi Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Starting point: Tower of London (Tower Hill Underground Station). Ending point: Parliament Square Time: 12:30 PM Meet at Tower Hill Underground Station. The walk will be in the heart of Central London, passing famous sites and many people (and tourists!), so that there can be high visibility for the #WalkForTalk cause and an enjoyable walk for us involved. Well be handing out awareness materials to give to the public whilst wearing the WFT swag.
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