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Fundraiser to help struggling readers runs Oct. 21

The nonprofit International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch will host the 2023 Dyslexia Dash 5K run/walk with events beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Perimeter Mall. (Courtesy International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch)
The nonprofit International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch will host the 2023 Dyslexia Dash 5K run/walk with events beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Perimeter Mall. (Courtesy International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch)
By Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Sept 30, 2023

The nonprofit International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch will host the 2023 Dyslexia Dash 5K run/walk with events beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Sandy Springs.

This Peachtree Road Race qualifier with over 2,000 participants celebrates Dyslexia Awareness Month with a family-fun morning including a kids zone, 50/50 raffle, commemorative t-shirt, and virtual race option.

Each registration helps support IDA initiatives to provide structured literacy/science of reading instruction to teachers. Georgians who participate are supporting IDA-GA’s teacher training scholarships and community outreach initiatives.

Details and registration: www.runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/DyslexiaDash. Sponsorships available.

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