Dysphonia International

10/12/2026

It’s a big week for Walk for Talk! Our October 15–18 focus weekend is almost here, and we’re excited to see communities coming together to raise awareness of spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions!

The week’s events kick off Wednesday, October 14, in St. Paul, Minnesota, with more gatherings throughout the weekend—from across the United States to Lancashire, England!

Whether you’re joining a local event or participating in your own neighborhood, you are part of a community supporting research, education, awareness, and support through Dysphonia International.

Thank you to our organizers, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and everyone taking part. Be sure to take lots of photos and videos—we can’t wait to see and share your Walk for Talk moments!

10/11/2026

☀️ Picture-perfect weather for the Chicagoland Walk for Talk yesterday as we gathered with friends, families, and supporters to walk together, raise awareness, and celebrate our incredible voice community!

A special thank you to Support Group Leader Susan Iverson, Dr. Robert Bastian and his wife, Jan, for joining us, along with Dysphonia International staff Kimberly Kuman, Nicole Leitner, and Nancy Panos!

We appreciate everyone who came out to show their support, including our four-legged friends! 🐾 It was wonderful to see so many people come together for a cause that means so much to all of us.

Thank you for helping us raise awareness of spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions and for making this Walk for Talk so special!

Every step brings us closer to better treatments, greater understanding, and hope for the future!

10/10/2026

What an incredible afternoon in New Jersey celebrating Walk for Talk!

A huge THANK YOU to Twin Lights Brewing for hosting such a wonderful event and to Risa Clay and Team New Jersey for bringing everyone together to raise awareness and support Dysphonia International!

We even celebrated a Walk for Talk first — a special l***r named Walk for Talk! 🍻 How cool is that?!

A very special thank you to Quincy Mumford for sharing his incredible musical talent with us! Quincy lives with spasmodic dysphonia, making his performance and willingness to share his voice in support of our community even more meaningful. 🎸

An afternoon filled with great music, friendship, generosity, and community! We are so grateful to everyone who came out, participated, and helped make this event such a success.

This is what Walk for Talk is all about — bringing people together, raising awareness, and making a difference, one voice at a time!

10/09/2026

Two communities, one shared purpose! 💙 Tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, Walk for Talk heads to Playa Vista, California, and Downers Grove, Illinois!

Friends, families, and supporters will come together to raise awareness of spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions and support Dysphonia International’s research, education, and support programs.

Thank you to our local organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone taking part. Every step helps more people learn about voice disorders and reminds those living with them that they are part of a caring community.

Who’s joining us tomorrow? Let us know below! 👟

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

🎉 $100,000 raised—and we have YOU to thank!

Together, we’ve reached our Walk for Talk fundraising goal! To every donor, fundraiser, volunteer, and participant: thank you for sharing your stories, inviting others to join, and showing up for our voice community. 💜

A special shout-out to our generous sponsors! Your support helps make Walk for Talk possible and strengthens Dysphonia International’s work to fund research, raise awareness, and provide support for people living with spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions.

With more events ahead and fundraising continuing throughout October, let’s keep going! Every gift beyond our goal helps us do even more, together.

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10/06/2026

Thank you for helping to raise awareness and encourage others!

Ian Moore has never had trouble letting his guitar do the talking, but singing is a different story. Moore lost

10/05/2026

Sharing their voices in support of ours! 🎶

Identidade, a bossa nova band featuring Dr. Adam Rubin and Dr. Juliana Codino, along with other healthcare professionals from Lakeshore ENT, brought their musical talents to the Voices of Michigan Walk for Talk in Troy, MI!

We’re grateful for their continued support of Dysphonia International and for helping make this event a wonderful celebration of music, connection, and community. Enjoy a little of their performance! 💜

10/05/2026

🍎 Today is World Teachers’ Day! We celebrate the educators who inspire curiosity, encourage confidence, and make a difference in their students’ lives.

Teachers use their voices every day to explain, guide, and connect. For those living with spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions, those everyday moments can come with challenges that others may not see.

At Dysphonia International, we recognize teachers navigating life with a voice disorder and the dedication they bring to their classrooms. Your impact reaches far beyond the sound of your voice.

Join us in thanking a teacher who made a difference in your life!

10/04/2026

We love seeing the next generation of clinicians getting involved! ❤️

A big thank you to the NSSLHA group at The Ohio State University for sponsoring and participating in the Columbus Walk for Talk. As students preparing to become speech-language pathologists, their support helps raise awareness today while building greater understanding of voice disorders for the future.

Special thanks to Kendra Hosack for organizing the event and to our Regional Coordinator, Carol Doles, for helping bring everyone together.

We are so grateful to these future SLPs for walking, learning, and using their voices to support people living with spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions!