The 13th Annual AIS Gala was our largest and most impactful yet
July 11, 2019
Actor and AIS Board Member, Emily Blunt, served as Emcee for the evening, and she helped to celebrate AIS and our Honoree, Nolan Russo. Special thanks to our Gala Co-Chairs this year, Arthur Blank, Jack Welch, and Amgen.
American Institute for Stuttering Receives Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
October 17, 2018
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has been investing in innovative programs that transform the lives of youth and their families since 1995. “Having struggled with stuttering myself, I have made it my mission to continue to help the stuttering community,” said Arthur Blank, chairman of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. “The American Institute for Stuttering is truly a world-class operation, and I look forward to their growth and efforts in the greater Atlanta area.” Arthur M. Blank has been a long-time supporter of AIS and the therapies they provide.
John Krasinski was eager to outbid Ed Sheeran at the 2018 AIS Gala
July 2, 2018
After the announcement of Ed Sheeran’s call-in donation, John Krasinski was eager to give as well. This led to call-in bids from Samuel L. Jackson and Jack Welch, and many more who were in attendance.
AIS Client speaks out after being mocked by Starbucks Barista
July 2, 2018
A previous client ordered coffee at a Philadelphia Starbucks and the barista mocked his stuttering and wrote SSSam on his coffee cup. Starbucks responded to the situation, and both Sam and our own Heather Grossman were interviewed for this story.
