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First Annual Talkie Trot to benefit the Center for Speech and Language Disorders
Inaugural Talkie Trot 5K hits Elmhurst Sept. 15
Speaks volumes for Center for Speech and Language Disorders
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Elmhurst – Join families and friends at the Inaugural Talkie Trot 5K Run/Walk, benefitting the Center for Speech and Language Disorders on Sunday, September 15. The event kicks off at York Rd. and South St. in Elmhurst at 9:00 a.m. sharp, followed by a kids’ one-mile dash at 9:45 a.m.
All participants will receive a goodie bag. The Jesse White Tumblers, a moon walk, Thomas the Train and live music will provide entertainment for everyone. A post-party at HB Jones from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. is open to all. Cost is $20 for adults and $5 for kids and includes a delicious buffet, soft drinks and adult beverages.
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The event, formerly the Brianna & Friends Walk to Talk, raises funds for the not-for-profit CSLD, its programs and offers financial assistance to families. One in 12 people has a communication disorder and 1 in 5 children receives services for speech and language disorders.
“The demand for services for speech and language disorders has never been higher,” said Pete DiCianni, event chairperson and author of Brianna’s Law that mandates insurance coverage for autism-related services in Illinois. DiCianni’s daughter Brianna was diagnosed with autism when she was a non-verbal three-year-old. Now a lively, verbal 10-year old, Brianna attends regular 4th grade classes in District 205 thanks to many of the services she received at CSLD, according to DiCianni.
“We want to continue to raise more money for the Center and more for families in need, he said.”
Registration is going on now. First 500 registrants receive a “tech tee.” Register online at www.talkietrot.org or download and fax form to 630-652-0300 or mail to CSLD, 310-D S. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148. Register in person at Runner’s Soul, 124 N. York St., Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, 533 S. York St. and the CSLD office(Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). Pre-registraiton fee is $35, day of race is $40. The kids’ dash is $20 each. Kids in strollers are free.
