Walk for Talk

  • Date Wed 1st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
  • Time 10:00AM CDT
  • Location Any City - Any State, Illinois
  • Price Free
  • Races 27 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to step up for a great cause during the annual Walk for Talk, taking place throughout October 2025! This uplifting event aims to raise awareness and funds for Dysphonia International, focusing on research for spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions. Participants are invited to join from all walks of lifeβ€”family, friends, co-workers, and even pets are encouraged to come along and support those living with voice disorders.

With both in-person and virtual options available, you can choose how to participate, no matter where you are. Every step you take contributes to a future without the challenges of voice disorders. Plus, every donation made will be doubled dollar-for-dollar, amplifying your impact! Join us in this meaningful journey and help us get closer to a cureβ€”let's make every step count!

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

  • Walk for Talk Individual Registration

    Free

    No 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

    Help us walk ONE MILLION MILES! Register and then log your miles.
  • Larry Kolasa Memorial Virtual 5K

    Free

    Challenge 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!
  • Scottsdale, AZ In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (11:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk with the Valley of the Sun Team Hosted by the Valley of the Sun Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 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 11th October 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    Free

    Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM 11:30 AM PT Location: Bidwell Park One-Mile 300 South Park Drive Chico, California 95928
  • Playa Vista, CA In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (12:30PM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk with Team LA Hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM 1:00 PM PT Location: 6241 Crescent Park West | Playa Vista, CA 90094
  • San Franciso, CA In-Person Walk

    Sun 26th October 2025 (4:00PM CDT)

    Free

    San Francisco Walk for Talk Hosted by the Northern California Bay Area Dysphonia Support Group and UCSF Voice & Swallowing Center Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM PT Location: Rideout Fountain between the De Young Museum and the Academy of Science in Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Fort Myers, FL In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Fort Myers Walk for Talk Hosted by SWFL Walk for Talk Team Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM ET Location: Portico Community Center | 14070 Portico Blvd | Fort Myers, FL 33905
  • Tampa, FL In-Person Walk

    Sat 25th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk and Picnic with Team Tampa Hosted by the Tampa Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM ET Location: Al Lopez Park Shelter 310 | 4810 N Himes Ave | Shelter 310 | Tampa, FL 33614
  • Decatur, GA In-Person Walk

    Sat 25th October 2025 (10:30AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk Atlanta Hosted by the Atlanta Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM ET Location: Decatur First United Methodist Church 300 East Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
  • Chicagoland Area, IL In-Person Wak

    Sat 25th October 2025 (9:45AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk Chicagoland Area Hosted by the Chicagoland Area Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Location: Hidden Woods | Hidden Lake Loop, Lombard, IL 60148 Time: 9:45 AM CT Contact Susan Iverson at [email protected] for more information.
  • Pleasant Hill, IA In-Person Walk

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk with the Midwest Striders Hosted by the Iowa Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM CT 11:00 AM CT Location: Copper Creek Lake Park | 4390 E. University | Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
  • Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (2:00PM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM ET Location: Pioneer Park Shelter 1 3951 Madison Pike Covington, KY 41017
  • Shreveport, LA In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk Hosted by Team LSU Ark-La-Tex Voice & Swallow Center Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM CT 11:00 AM CT Location: Norton Botanical Gardens | 4747 Creswell Ave | Shreveport, LA 71106 Contact Karuna at [email protected] for more information.
  • Shawnee, KS In-Person Walk

    Sun 5th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Kansas City Walk for Talk Hosted by KU Laryngology Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM 11:00 AM CT Location: Shawnee Mission Park Shelter | 17900 Renner Road | Shawnee, KS 66219
  • Troy, MI In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk with Voices of Michigan Team Hosted by the Greater Detroit Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM 2:00 PM ET Location: Stage Nature Center | 6685 Coolidge Hwy | Troy, MI 48098
  • Missoula, MT In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    Free

    Missoula Walk for Talk Hosted by The University of Montana's National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 11:00-11:30 AM MT Location: University of Montana Curry Health Center 634 Eddy Ave Missoula, MT 59812
  • Matthews, NC In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (1:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk with Team Charlotte Hosted by the Charlotte Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ET Location: Home of Patrick and Mary Bifaro in Matthews, NC
  • Columbus, OH In-Person Walk

    Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Columbus Walk for Talk Hosted by Ohio State National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM ET Location: Ohio State University Pressey Hall 1070 Carmack Road Columbus, OH 43210
  • Tinton Falls, NJ In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk with Team NJ Hosted by New Jersey Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM 3:00 PM ET Location: Sycamore Park Pavilion | 977 Sycamore Ave | Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
  • Chota Hills, TN In-Person Walk

    Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Chota Hills In-Person Walk Chota Hills Neighborhood Walk for Talk Hosted by Susan Beck Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 10 AM ET Location: Starting point at the Becks house
  • Louisville, TN In-Person Walk

    Thu 30th October 2025 (8:45AM CDT)

    Free

    Louisville Town Hall In-Person Walk Louisville Yoga Group Walk for Talk Hosted by Susan Beck Date: Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 Time: 9:45 AM ET Location: Louisville Town Hall 3623 Louisville Rd Louisville, TN 37777
  • Nashville, TN In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (2:00PM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk Nashville Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Location Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural Area | 1900 Davidson St | Nashville, TN 37206
  • Austin, TX In-Person Walk

    Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk Austin, TX Date: Saturday, October 25 Time: 9:00 AM CT Location: TBD
  • Huntsville, TX In-Person Walk

    Sat 18th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    Free

    Huntsville TX Walk for Talk Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 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 18th October 2025 (11:30AM CDT)

    Free

    Utah Walk for Talk Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM MT Location: Sugar House Park 1330 E 2100 S Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Meet near Parley's Creek Pavilion
  • Seattle, WA In-Person Walk

    Fri 17th October 2025 (12:15PM CDT)

    Free

    Walk for Talk Seattle Hosted by the UWMC Otolaryngology Team Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 Location: University of Washington Medical Center | 1959 NE Pacific St | Seattle, Washington 98195 Time: 12:15 PM Meet in the UWMC Otolaryngology waiting room and then walk the Burke Gilman trail together. Contact Emily Wilson at [email protected] for more information.

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