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June 25, 2020
Self-Therapy for the Stutterer Available Free
Self-Therapy for the Stutterer is the classic self-help guide by the founder of The Stuttering Foundation, Malcolm Fraser. It is written to and for the many adults and teens who stutter.
June 22, 2020
The King Takes the Stage
The world knows David Seidler best for his Oscar-winning screenplay of The King's Speech, a film that earned Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, as well as numerous BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG accolades.
June 12, 2020
Genetic Research Identifies Brain Cell Type Affected in Stuttering
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have now identified a specific brain cell type involved in stuttering.
June 9, 2020
The “Endless Summer” Affects Those Who Stutter
For children who have been at home for weeks now because of the pandemic, the start of summer break has been anything but a vacation.
May 21, 2020
Vegas Station Shines Spotlight on Stuttering
KTNV TV Features Foundation as a Jackpot for Resources
May 19, 2020
Remembering Annie Glenn
Annie Glenn was a longtime spokesperson of The Stuttering Foundation in addition to a stalwart supporter over the years.
May 18, 2020
TV Stations Report on Stuttering Awareness
NBC and Fox affiliates share numerous resources with their viewers.
May 12, 2020
Stuttering Awareness PSA
Watch the Facebook Q&A with SFA President Jane Fraser and film Director Cody Packer, who created a PSA on stuttering.
May 11, 2020
Stuttering Makes Headlines on WACH Fox 57
The Foundation is spreading the word for National Stuttering Awareness Week.
May 10, 2020
WJBF TV Highlights Stuttering
ABC Station Focuses on National Stuttering Awareness Week

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CELEBRITY FOCUS

Ken Venturi

As much of the nation watches the U.S. Open Golf Championship, it is impossible not to think about our late friend Ken Venturi. Ken overcame many challenges to win the Open at Congressional in 1964 and go on to become the voice of golf for more than three decades.

However, Ken faced no bigger obstacle than stuttering. Ken Venturi was a champion to those who stutter, going out of his way to share his personal experience when consulted by a colleague, friend, or child who stutters.

Darren Sproles

Darren Sproles, now a running back for The Philadelphia Eagles, made history with the San Diego Chargers in 2007 when he became the first player in NFL history to return a kickoff and a punt for his first two NFL touchdowns in the same game.

After that game, Sproles was approached more often for interviews, which exacerbated his stuttering. “I had to talk to the media a lot, and once they put a camera in my face that's when it got bad," Sproles said. 'I just had to work on it. I couldn't really stress about it, because that's just me."

Emily Blunt

Actress Emily Blunt struggled with stuttering early in her life. A teacher encouraged her to act in a school play at age 12 despite her stuttering.

Blunt’s name is prominently featured on the Stuttering Foundation's list of Famous People Who Stutter.

King George

In November 2010, worldwide movie audiences were presented with a most interesting and unusual movie release with The King’s Speech, starring Colin Firth as King George VI and Helena Bonham Carter as his wife Elizabeth.

Unfortunately, history may have forgotten the courageous and inspiring story of Prince Albert who stuttered badly and never dreamed that he would ever be king when his older brother, King Edward VIII, abruptly abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee.

John Stossel

John Stossel is one of the most recognized and articulate reporters today. However, he once considered giving up his broadcasting career because of his stuttering.

“Fear of stuttering can easily become worse than the stuttering itself,” observed Stossel. “The idea that I’m on television and making speeches is still a shock to me sometimes.”