Walk for Talk
- Date Sat 29th August 2026 - Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Any City - Any State, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 29 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Walk for Talk, taking place from Saturday, August 29, 2026, to Saturday, November 14, 2026. This annual event, organized by Dysphonia International, aims to raise awareness and support crucial research for spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions. Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, you can connect with a vibrant community of individuals living with voice disorders, their families, friends, healthcare professionals, and supporters.
By joining the Walk for Talk, you become an essential part of a movement dedicated to helping others understand the daily challenges faced by those with voice disorders. With various race distances available, every step you take gets us closer to a cure. Plus, every donation made will be matched dollar for dollar, amplifying your impact. Let’s come together to make a difference, celebrate resilience, and walk toward a brighter future!
By joining the Walk for Talk, you become an essential part of a movement dedicated to helping others understand the daily challenges faced by those with voice disorders. With various race distances available, every step you take gets us closer to a cure. Plus, every donation made will be matched dollar for dollar, amplifying your impact. Let’s come together to make a difference, celebrate resilience, and walk toward a brighter future!
Organiser's Description
Walk for Talk is Dysphonia Internationals annual event to raise awareness and support research for spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions. It brings together individuals living with voice disorders, family members, friends, co-workers, support groups, healthcare professionals, community supporters, and even pets.
With in-person events and virtual participation options, everyone can take part in a way that works for them. No matter where you live, you can join the Walk for Talk community and help others better understand the daily challenges of living with a voice disorder.
Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling its impact. Every step gets us closer to a cure!
With in-person events and virtual participation options, everyone can take part in a way that works for them. No matter where you live, you can join the Walk for Talk community and help others better understand the daily challenges of living with a voice disorder.
Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling its impact. Every step gets us closer to a cure!
Races
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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! -
Mountain Brook, AL In-Person Walk
Sat 14th November 2026 (10:00AM CST)
Free
Birmingham Walk for Talk Hosted by the Alabama Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM 11:30 AM CT Location: Jemison Park | 2615 Mountain Brook Parkway | Mountain Brook, AL 35243 Contact Jude Rodwell at heyjude731@icloud.com for more information. -
Scottsdale, AZ In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (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 17, 2026 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 24th October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDChico Walk for Talk Hosted by California State University, Chico's National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM PT Location: Lower Bidwell Park Petersen Memorial Way, Chico, CA 95926 Contact Gabby Friday at gabbyfriday684@gmail.com for more information. -
Playa Vista, CA In-Person Walk
Sat 10th October 2026 (12:30PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with Team LA Hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM 1:00 PM PT Location: 6241 Crescent Park West | Playa Vista, CA 90094 -
San Franciso, CA In-Person Walk
Sat 24th October 2026 (12:30PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDSan Francisco Walk for Talk Hosted by the Northern California Bay Area Dysphonia Support Group and UCSF Voice & Swallowing Center Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM PT Location: Warming Hut Park Store Golden Gate Promenade at Crissy Field 983 Marine Drive San Francisco, CA 94129 Contact Colleen Chon at cbchon@gmail.com for more information. Additional Information: Please note that the educational conference originally scheduled for October 24 has been canceled. Walk for Talk will still take place that day at the new time of 10:30 AM and at the new location listed above. We look forward to walking with you! -
District of Columbia In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDMetro DC and NOVA Walk for Talk Hosted by the Metro DC and NOVA Support Group Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Location: Tidal Basin 1501 Maine Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20024 Time: 9:00 AM EDT Contact Laura Verdun at laura@voicetrainer.com for more information. Additional Information: There is an available parking lot at the pedal boats. -
Tampa, FL In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk and Picnic with Team Tampa Hosted by the Tampa Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 25, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM ET Location: Al Lopez Park Shelter 310 | 4810 N Himes Ave | Shelter 310 Tampa, FL 33614 Contact Ron Langdon at rjdec31@gmail.com for more information. -
Chicagoland Area, IL In-Person Walk
Sat 10th October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk Chicagoland Area Hosted by the Chicagoland Area Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Location: Hidden Woods | Hidden Lake Loop, Lombard, IL 60148 Time: 10:00 AM CT Contact Susan Iverson at Siversonsd2025@gmail.com for more information. -
Decatur, GA In-Person Walk
Sun 1st November 2026 (12:00PM CST)
Free
Atlanta Walk for Talk Hosted by the Atlanta Dysphonia Support Group Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM ET Location: Decatur Square 101 East Court Square Decatur, GA 30030 Contact Laura Rahuba at rahuba72@yahoo.com for more information. Additional Details: We will meet at 11 AM on Decatur Square, an outdoor public area behind the Historic DeKalb Courthouse (above the MARTA station). Around 11:15 AM, we'll start our Walk, walking a short loop around the heart of downtown Decatur, Georgia. The walk is approximately one mile. The Walk will occur mostly on sidewalks along relatively busy streets. The area is relatively flat with small hills. There may be some stairs. Numerous restaurants are nearby, and the group will likely eat lunch together afterward (optional). Paid parking is available on the street, in open parking lots, and in covered parking lots throughout downtown Decatur. Some free street parking may be available, but it would be farther from the meeting place and require additional walking. A MARTA subway station serves the area. Co-hosted by Atlanta Dysphonia Support Group and Emory Voice Center. -
Pleasant Hill, IA In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with the Midwest Striders Hosted by the Iowa Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 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 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDGreater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Walk for Talk Hosted by the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM ET Location: Pioneer Park | 3951 Madison Pike | Covington, KY 41017 Contact Don Johnson at donjohnsonsd@gmail.com for more information. -
Shreveport, LA In-Person Walk
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDShreveport Walk for Talk Hosted by Team LSU Ark-La-Tex Voice & Swallow Center Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM CT Location: Norton Botanical Gardens | 4747 Creswell Ave | Shreveport, LA 71106 Contact Karuna at karuna.dewan@lsuhs.edu for more information. -
Troy, MI In-Person Walk
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with Voices of Michigan Team Hosted by the Greater Detroit Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM 2:00 PM ET Location: Stage Nature Center | 6685 Coolidge Hwy | Troy, MI 48098 -
St. Paul, MN In-Person Walk
Wed 14th October 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDTwin Cities Walk for Talk Hosted by the Twin Cities Dysphonia Support Group Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion 1600 Phalen Dr St Paul, MN 55106 Contact Jean McMahon at jmmcmah@comcast.net for more information. Additional Information: Meet at the pavilion and walk on the path around the lake. It is a 3 mile walk, but can be shortened. In case of rain, will meet at Cafeto coffee shop (806 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55106). -
Missoula, MT In-Person Walk
Fri 16th October 2026 (2:50PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDMissoula Walk for Talk Hosted by The University of Montana's National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 1:50-2:20 PM MT Location: University of Montana | Curry Health Center | 634 Eddy Ave | Missoula, MT 59812 Contact Jane Salois at jane.salois@umontana.edu for more information. -
Tinton Falls, NJ In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with Team NJ Hosted by New Jersey Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM 3:00 PM ET Location: Sycamore Park Pavilion | 977 Sycamore Ave | Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 -
Matthews, NC In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (1:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDWalk for Talk with Team Charlotte Hosted by the Charlotte Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM 5:00 PM ET Location: Home of Patrick and Mary Bifaro in Matthews, NC -
Newcomb, NY In-Person Walk
Sat 29th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDNewcomb, NY Walk for Talk Hosted by Team Adirondack Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Time: 10 AM 4:00 PM ET Location: SUNY ESF Adirondack Interpretive Center | 5922 State Route 28 N | Newcomb, NY 12852 Contact Susan Spangler at adkcreate26@gmail.com for more information. Free to attend and all ages are welcome. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Raffles from Local Businesses Town Bus Pick up 1 at 10 am Drop off/pick up 2 at 12 pm Drop off/pick up 3 at 2 pm Pick up at 4: 4 pm To schedule a ride, contact Susan Spangler at 618-472-4808. -
Columbus, OH In-Person Walk
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDColumbus Walk for Talk Hosted by Ohio State National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM ET Location: Ohio State University | Pressey Hall, South Entrance | 1070 Carmack Road | Columbus, OH 43210 -
Philadelphia, PA In-Person Walk
Sun 25th October 2026 (3:00PM CDT)
Free
Philadelphia Walk for Talk Hosted by Philadelphia Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 25, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM 4:00 PM ET Location: Penn Park, Picnic Grove | 3000 Walnut St | Philadelphia, PA 19104 Contact Sara Charney at Sara.Charney@PennMedicine.upenn.edu Parking available in the Penn Park Parking Lot. Picnic tables are available for those who would prefer to sit. -
Charleston, SC In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDMUSC Walk for Talk Hosted by MUSC's National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Date: Suaturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM ET Location: Hampton Park | 30 Mary Murray Dr | Charleston, SC 29403 Contact Abby Barnes at barneabi@musc.edu for more information. -
Chota Hills, TN In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDChota Hills In-Person Walk Chota Hills Neighborhood Walk for Talk Hosted by Susan Beck Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 10 AM ET Location: Starting point at the Becks house -
Louisville, TN In-Person Walk
Thu 15th October 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDLouisville Town Hall In-Person Walk Louisville Yoga Group Walk for Talk Hosted by Susan Beck Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 9:45 AM ET Location: Louisville Town Hall | 3623 Louisville Rd | Louisville, TN 37777 -
Nashville, TN In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDNashville Walk for Talk Hosted by the Nashville Dysphonia Support Group & the Vanderbilt Voice Center Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM 1:00 PM CT Location: Shelby Park - Mission Picnic Pavilion on Bendelow Ln Shelby Ave & S 20th St | Nashville, TN 37206 Contact Taylor Jones at taylor.m.jones.1@vumc.org for more information. Additional Details: Park at the Old Timers Parking Lot (at the corner of Shelby View Dr and Bendelow Ln). We will meet at the Mission Picnic Pavilion near the lake, off of Bendelow Ln. -
Houston, TX In-Person Walk
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDHouston Walk for Talk Hosted by the Houston Area Dysphonia Support Group Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM CT Location: Kickerillo Mischer Preserve | 20215 Chasewood Park Dr | Houston, TX 77070 Contact Rachel Hornung at hornungrachel@gmail.com for more information. -
Seattle, WA In-Person Walk
Fri 16th October 2026 (2:30PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDSeattle Walk for Talk Hosted by the UWMC Otolaryngology Team Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Location: University of Washington Medical Center | 1959 NE Pacific St | Seattle, Washington 98195 Time: 12:30 PM Meet in the UWMC Otolaryngology lobby and then walk the Burke Gilman trail together. Contact Emily Wilson at ecwilson@uw.edu for more information.
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