Walk for Talk
- Date Wed 1st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Any City - Any State, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 15 races
- Distances 5km
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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 life—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 cure—let's make every step count!
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 cure—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
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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! -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
Shawnee, KS In-Person Walk
Sat 18th 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 -
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. -
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 -
Matthews, NC In-Person Walk
Sat 18th October 2025 (1:00PM 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 -
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 -
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 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 -
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
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