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SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young

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SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City.[1] Established in 2001[2], SAY provides programs for individuals ages 3–18 who stutter, including summer camps[3], speech therapy, and creative arts workshops.

History

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The organization was originally founded as Our Time, by Taro Alexander, a former actor and a person who stutters.[4] In 2014, the organization was renamed SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young to reflect its broader goals and programs.

Fundraising Events

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SAY hosts annual events such as a benefit gala and bowling fundraisers to generate funding for its programs.

Annual Benefit Gala

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SAY’s Annual Gala raises funds to support its programs and includes performances, presentations, and awards.[5]

Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit

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The Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit[6] is an annual fundraiser hosted by actor Paul Rudd[7] to support SAY’s programs.

George Springer Bowling Benefit

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George Springer, SAY’s National Spokesperson[1], hosts an annual bowling event[8] to support SAY’s programs.

References

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  1. ^ a b Young, SAY: The Stuttering Association for the. "The Stuttering Association for the Young Announces George Springer as Spokesperson". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  2. ^ "Our History | SAY". www.say.org. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  3. ^ "How this camp is empowering kids who stutter". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  4. ^ "Join this transformational organization empowering youth who stutter at SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  5. ^ "Thomas Kail and Everett Bradley Will Be Honored at Stuttering Association for the Young's Gala". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  6. ^ McBride, Walter. "Photos: Broadway Stars Support the Sixth Annual Paul Rudd All Star Bowling Benefit for SAY". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  7. ^ "Why Paul Rudd Hosts a Bowling Event to Benefit Children Who Stutter: 'So Blown Away by These Kids' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
  8. ^ "'You can say what you want to say': Springer inspiring kids who stutter". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.