Saturday, Oct 18 • 9am-11am

Join Us October 18th for our 2025 Walk for Communication

Please join us for the Delaware Speech and Hearing Center’s (DSHC) Walk for Communication! The purpose of the walk is to bring awareness towards the mission of DSHC and raise funds in support of our community’s communication needs. The event is on Saturday, Oct 18, 9am-11am and will start at the Jaywalk on OWU’s campus (in front of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, the building with the green roof).




A young woman with blonde hair, wearing a purple shirt, is seated next to a young girl with a light-colored shirt and a small bandage with a rainbow design on her nose. Both are smiling at the camera.


A large group of diverse individuals, including many children and adults, are gathered indoors, posing for a photo. Most are smiling, and several are wearing blue shirts. The room appears to be a large hall with light-colored walls and a high ceiling.


Two young women are seated at a table, each holding up a handmade sign. Both women are smiling at the camera.


Two young children are actively jumping inside a brightly colored inflatable bouncy house. The bouncy house features red, yellow, and blue sections with netting around the sides.



What to Expect


  • T-shirt for all walkers

  • Local vendors

  • Activity tables

  • Walker gift bag

  • Pet friendly venue

  • Raffle prizes

  • A 1.5 mile walk starting on OWU campus (Jaywalk) through historic downtown Delaware, Ohio



About Delaware Speech and Hearing Center

Founded in 1959, the Delaware Speech and Hearing Center is an award winning non-profit organization. Annually, we serve more than 5,000 patients at both our Delaware and Powell clinics. Because of our mission to deliver quality health care to patients, regardless of their ability to pay, DSHC provided over $350,000 in uncompensated care during 2023 alone. We are a local, independent, community-oriented practice with a commitment to working with all patients and helping them with their communication goals.



Your Support in Action

Funds raised from the walk will:


  • Enhance programs that will be tailored to the unique needs of our community.

  • Provide new and needed supplies for youth to use in therapy sessions.

  • Upgrade technology allowing our staff to use state-of-the-art equipment to more accurately diagnose and treat patients.

  • Grow our Patient Services Assistance Fund (PSAF). The PSAF is used as a scholarship for patients who could not otherwise afford services.



Ways to Support


  • Sponsorship

  • Donate a raffle item

  • Baskets

  • Gift cards

  • Tickets to sporting events or other unique experiences

  • Register to walk in the event

  • Join us as an outreach partner and help promote the walk



Registration:


  • $30 for adults

  • $10 for youth under 18

  • FREE for children under 2


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Ohio Wesleyan University "JayWalk"

Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Rowland Avenue, Delaware, OH, USA