A small group of volunteers wants to unleash a hailstorm of orange hockey pucks at Rexall Place in Edmonton — all in the name of advancing stuttering treatment and research at the University of Alberta.

The annual Walkathon to raise money for the Speech and Stuttering Institute and raise awareness of stuttering in the general public was a success once again Sept 22. Although the rain threatened to dampen the event early in the morning, the sun came out just before the walk began giving the walkers a beautiful day to walk and then enjoy a barbecue. Entertainment followed as well with musical acts and some improv comedy with Brian Woo and his fellow improv actors. It was a beautiful day, and money was raised to help people who stutter get therapy.

Norm McEwen at the 2007 CSA conference

Last week, Norm McEwen of Ottawa, a longstanding member of and valued contributor towards the Canadian Stuttering Association, passed away.