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Why ISTAR Matters

Since 1986, our donors have been working with us to help people who stutter achieve their dream of speaking with confidence and without fear. We need your support to continue making those dreams come true.

Quite simply, your donation will forever change the life of a person who stutters.

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The impact of your gift to ISTAR

When you give to the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine you are helping ISTAR transform lives by:

  • Providing client financial support to break down barriers and ensure no client is left behind
  • Funding research to ensure ISTAR leads with evidence based treatments
  • Assisting us to train the future generations of clinicians
  • Providing the necessary support to help individuals speak with confidence and without fear.
  • Giving our clients the best chances of success and ensuring every voice matters!

Some areas where your generosity can have the greatest impact include:


Institute for Stuttering Treatment & Research (ISTAR) 

A donation in support of the Institute for Stuttering Treatment & Research ensures funds are accessible when and where they are needed most. Research and client support are critical to sustaining ISTAR’s life-changing work to help people of all ages manage their stuttering and grow their confidence as communicators, ensuring every voice is heard.


ISTAR Client Support Fund

Your donation to this fund supports direct care and other institution costs related to providing exceptional client care.


ISTAR Client Assistance Program

A donation will support individuals facing financial challenges to receive the specialized and transformative care ISTAR provides.


Dr. Einer Boberg Memorial Endowment

This endowed fund was created in memory of ISTAR's founder, Dr. Einer Boberg. Your donation to this endowment ensures that ISTAR client treatment and research continue to be supported into the future. Annual disbursements are used for client care, stuttering research, and institute operations.


Ashley's Future Voices Fund

This endowed fund provides financial support to young people up to and including the age of 25, who are accessing treatment and/or assessment services at ISTAR.


When you give to the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine you are transforming lives.

As a passionate ISTAR partner, you recognize the importance of providing the necessary support to help individuals speak with confidence and without fear.

Your generosity makes so much possible. You give our clients the best chances of success and ensure every voice matters!

Give to ISTAR