National Stuttering Association

I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating in the BMW Half Marathon in Dallas, Texas on December 15th. My goal is to raise awareness for people who stutter (PWS) and spread the message that they can overcome their challenges. I’m passionate about running, and it’s become a way for me to express myself and connect with others who share my experiences. The funds I raise will go towards helping people who stutter attend the 2025 National Stuttering Association (NSA) Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado from July 2nd-6th, as well as supporting NSA Chapter activities. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on this cause that’s incredibly important to me. I truly appreciate your support and contribution to this meaningful initiative!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit National Stuttering Association, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me. I'm a person who stutters and a NSA chapter Co-leader of the Huntington/Marshall University group in Huntington West Virginia. I started doing the "SPARTAN" obstacle course races a few years ago at the age of 51 as a way to challenge myself and to get into better shape. This year I have committed to doing the "SPARTAN TRIFECTIA." Starting on May 04, 2024. The Spartan Trifecta is three races in one weekend, a 21K with 30 obstacles on Saturday and a 10k and a 5K on Sunday with a total of 45 obstacles, for a total of 36K and 75 obstacles for the weekend. Sounds hard, daunting and maybe a little reckless for my advanced age but for people who stutter everyday speaking situations can be filled with "obstacles". The obstacles that I will be doing during the trifecta weekend, pale in comparison to the stigma, guilt, shame and embarrassment that people who stutter face. My goal is to raise awareness about stuttering and to help remove the stigma that people who stutter face and also to create an open discussion about stuttering. If you stutter, you are not alone.

More information about National Stuttering Association, go to westutter.org.

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